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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.72, 8,510.76 and 3,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.72, 8,510.76 and 3,925.59 is: 5,421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.72 : 8,510.76 = 3,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.72/8,510.76 = 3,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.72x = 8,510.76 × 3,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.72x = 33,409,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409,754.35/6,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.27

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