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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.92, 8,572.37 and 4,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.92, 8,572.37 and 4,625.66 is: 6,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.92 : 8,572.37 = 4,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.92/8,572.37 = 4,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.92x = 8,572.37 × 4,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.92x = 39,652,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,652,869.01/6,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.36

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