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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.33, 8,865.83 and 3,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.33, 8,865.83 and 3,591.80 is: 4,956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.33 : 8,865.83 = 3,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.33/8,865.83 = 3,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.33x = 8,865.83 × 3,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.33x = 31,844,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844,225.91/6,425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.05

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