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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.25, 8,746.67 and 5,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.25, 8,746.67 and 5,205.75 is: 7,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.25 : 8,746.67 = 5,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.25/8,746.67 = 5,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.25x = 8,746.67 × 5,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.25x = 45,532,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,532,977.35/6,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.05

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