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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.03, 8,449.82 and 3,605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.03, 8,449.82 and 3,605.25 is: 4,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.03 : 8,449.82 = 3,605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.03/8,449.82 = 3,605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.03x = 8,449.82 × 3,605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.03x = 30,463,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463,695.53/6,123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.26

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