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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.23, 8,437.37 and 3,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.23, 8,437.37 and 3,425.68 is: 4,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.23 : 8,437.37 = 3,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.23/8,437.37 = 3,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.23x = 8,437.37 × 3,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.23x = 28,903,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,903,729.66/6,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.29

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