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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.01, 8,866.68 and 3,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.01, 8,866.68 and 3,592.30 is: 4,957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.01 : 8,866.68 = 3,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.01/8,866.68 = 3,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.01x = 8,866.68 × 3,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.01x = 31,851,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,851,774.56/6,425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.47

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