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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.25, 8,854.97 and 3,621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.25, 8,854.97 and 3,621.75 is: 4,998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.25 : 8,854.97 = 3,621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.25/8,854.97 = 3,621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.25x = 8,854.97 × 3,621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.25x = 32,070,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070,469.49/6,416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.32

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