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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.63, 8,726.69 and 4,336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.63, 8,726.69 and 4,336.63 is: 5,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.63 : 8,726.69 = 4,336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.63/8,726.69 = 4,336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.63x = 8,726.69 × 4,336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.63x = 37,844,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844,414.68/6,329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.93

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