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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,330.73, 8,736.38 and 3,498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,330.73, 8,736.38 and 3,498.11 is: 4,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,330.73 : 8,736.38 = 3,498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,330.73/8,736.38 = 3,498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,330.73x = 8,736.38 × 3,498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,330.73x = 30,560,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560,818.24/6,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.38

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