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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.03, 8,637.12 and 3,425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.03, 8,637.12 and 3,425.85 is: 4,727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.03 : 8,637.12 = 3,425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.03/8,637.12 = 3,425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.03x = 8,637.12 × 3,425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.03x = 29,589,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,477.55/6,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.49

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