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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.96, 8,735.38 and 3,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.96, 8,735.38 and 3,497.24 is: 4,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.96 : 8,735.38 = 3,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.96/8,735.38 = 3,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.96x = 8,735.38 × 3,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.96x = 30,549,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549,720.35/6,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.21

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