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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.75, 8,322.09 and 4,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.75, 8,322.09 and 4,625.72 is: 6,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.75 : 8,322.09 = 4,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.75/8,322.09 = 4,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.75x = 8,322.09 × 4,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.75x = 38,495,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495,658.15/6,024.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.59

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