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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.96, 8,636.02 and 3,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.96, 8,636.02 and 3,425.37 is: 4,727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.96 : 8,636.02 = 3,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.96/8,636.02 = 3,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.96x = 8,636.02 × 3,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.96x = 29,581,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,581,522.88/6,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.02

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