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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.46, 8,477.71 and 3,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.46, 8,477.71 and 3,625.66 is: 5,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.46 : 8,477.71 = 3,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.46/8,477.71 = 3,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.46x = 8,477.71 × 3,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.46x = 30,737,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737,294.04/6,143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.25

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