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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.28, 8,867.24 and 3,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.28, 8,867.24 and 3,773.44 is: 5,207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.28 : 8,867.24 = 3,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.28/8,867.24 = 3,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.28x = 8,867.24 × 3,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.28x = 33,459,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459,998.11/6,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.55

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