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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.92, 8,725.26 and 4,085.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.92, 8,725.26 and 4,085.89 is: 5,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.92 : 8,725.26 = 4,085.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.92/8,725.26 = 4,085.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.92x = 8,725.26 × 4,085.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.92x = 35,650,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650,452.58/6,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.40

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