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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.33, 8,825.75 and 4,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.33, 8,825.75 and 4,003.26 is: 5,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.33 : 8,825.75 = 4,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.33/8,825.75 = 4,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.33x = 8,825.75 × 4,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.33x = 35,331,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331,771.95/6,392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.21

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