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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.63, 8,565.74 and 4,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.63, 8,565.74 and 4,325.96 is: 5,959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.63 : 8,565.74 = 4,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.63/8,565.74 = 4,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.63x = 8,565.74 × 4,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.63x = 37,055,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055,091.93/6,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.68

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