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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.83, 8,735.20 and 3,497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.83, 8,735.20 and 3,497.17 is: 4,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.83 : 8,735.20 = 3,497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.83/8,735.20 = 3,497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.83x = 8,735.20 × 3,497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.83x = 30,548,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548,479.38/6,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.11

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