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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.11, 8,726.95 and 4,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.11, 8,726.95 and 4,086.17 is: 5,637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.11 : 8,726.95 = 4,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.11/8,726.95 = 4,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.11x = 8,726.95 × 4,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.11x = 35,659,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659,795.48/6,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.81

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