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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.93, 8,865.97 and 3,630.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.93, 8,865.97 and 3,630.25 is: 5,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.93 : 8,865.97 = 3,630.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.93/8,865.97 = 3,630.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.93x = 8,865.97 × 3,630.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.93x = 32,185,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185,687.59/6,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.50

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