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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.13, 8,477.50 and 3,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.13, 8,477.50 and 3,625.24 is: 5,002.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.13 : 8,477.50 = 3,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.13/8,477.50 = 3,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.13x = 8,477.50 × 3,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.13x = 30,732,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732,972.10/6,143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.82

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