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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.36, 8,864.98 and 3,592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.36, 8,864.98 and 3,592.35 is: 4,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.36 : 8,864.98 = 3,592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.36/8,864.98 = 3,592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.36x = 8,864.98 × 3,592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.36x = 31,846,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,846,101.92/6,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.31

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