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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.73, 8,477.72 and 3,625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.73, 8,477.72 and 3,625.99 is: 5,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.73 : 8,477.72 = 3,625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.73/8,477.72 = 3,625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.73x = 8,477.72 × 3,625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.73x = 30,740,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,740,102.22/6,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.68

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