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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.36, 8,871.08 and 4,930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.36, 8,871.08 and 4,930.44 is: 6,807.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.36 : 8,871.08 = 4,930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.36/8,871.08 = 4,930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.36x = 8,871.08 × 4,930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.36x = 43,738,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,327.68/6,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.14

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