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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.73, 8,425.43 and 4,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.73, 8,425.43 and 4,223.46 is: 5,825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.73 : 8,425.43 = 4,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.73/8,425.43 = 4,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.73x = 8,425.43 × 4,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.73x = 35,584,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,584,445.47/6,108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.18

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