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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.25, 8,832.77 and 5,525.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.25, 8,832.77 and 5,525.67 is: 7,596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.25 : 8,832.77 = 5,525.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.25/8,832.77 = 5,525.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.25x = 8,832.77 × 5,525.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.25x = 48,806,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,806,944.58/6,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.12

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