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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.94, 8,635.99 and 3,425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.94, 8,635.99 and 3,425.35 is: 4,727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.94 : 8,635.99 = 3,425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.94/8,635.99 = 3,425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.94x = 8,635.99 × 3,425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.94x = 29,581,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,581,288.35/6,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.00

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