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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.46, 8,860.12 and 4,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.46, 8,860.12 and 4,183.20 is: 5,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.46 : 8,860.12 = 4,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.46/8,860.12 = 4,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.46x = 8,860.12 × 4,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.46x = 37,063,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063,653.98/6,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.25

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