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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.12, 8,865.86 and 3,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.12, 8,865.86 and 3,771.56 is: 5,204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.12 : 8,865.86 = 3,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.12/8,865.86 = 3,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.12x = 8,865.86 × 3,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.12x = 33,438,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438,126.25/6,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.28

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