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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.47, 8,725.70 and 3,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.47, 8,725.70 and 3,806.06 is: 5,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.47 : 8,725.70 = 3,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.47/8,725.70 = 3,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.47x = 8,725.70 × 3,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.47x = 33,210,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210,578.59/6,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.29

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