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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.58, 8,725.16 and 6,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.58, 8,725.16 and 6,262.52 is: 8,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.58 : 8,725.16 = 6,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.58/8,725.16 = 6,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.58x = 8,725.16 × 6,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.58x = 54,641,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,641,489.00/6,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.25

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