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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.52, 8,734.70 and 3,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.52, 8,734.70 and 3,497.08 is: 4,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.52 : 8,734.70 = 3,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.52/8,734.70 = 3,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.52x = 8,734.70 × 3,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.52x = 30,545,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545,944.68/6,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.95

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