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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.10, 8,866.47 and 3,592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.10, 8,866.47 and 3,592.65 is: 4,957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.10 : 8,866.47 = 3,592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.10/8,866.47 = 3,592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.10x = 8,866.47 × 3,592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.10x = 31,854,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854,123.45/6,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.76

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