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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.43, 8,738.61 and 3,499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.43, 8,738.61 and 3,499.68 is: 4,829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.43 : 8,738.61 = 3,499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.43/8,738.61 = 3,499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.43x = 8,738.61 × 3,499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.43x = 30,582,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,582,338.64/6,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.48

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