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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.52, 8,430.85 and 4,225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.52, 8,430.85 and 4,225.03 is: 5,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.52 : 8,430.85 = 4,225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.52/8,430.85 = 4,225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.52x = 8,430.85 × 4,225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.52x = 35,620,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620,594.18/6,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.43

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