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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.31, 8,405.62 and 3,825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.31, 8,405.62 and 3,825.53 is: 5,278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.31 : 8,405.62 = 3,825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.31/8,405.62 = 3,825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.31x = 8,405.62 × 3,825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.31x = 32,155,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,952.93/6,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.12

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