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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.65, 8,575.25 and 4,792.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.65, 8,575.25 and 4,792.15 is: 6,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.65 : 8,575.25 = 4,792.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.65/8,575.25 = 4,792.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.65x = 8,575.25 × 4,792.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.65x = 41,093,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093,889.02/6,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.62

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