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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.49, 8,722.08 and 4,084.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.49, 8,722.08 and 4,084.43 is: 5,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.49 : 8,722.08 = 4,084.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.49/8,722.08 = 4,084.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.49x = 8,722.08 × 4,084.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.49x = 35,624,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624,681.60/6,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.92

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