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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.55, 8,866.13 and 3,631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.55, 8,866.13 and 3,631.05 is: 5,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.55 : 8,866.13 = 3,631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.55/8,866.13 = 3,631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.55x = 8,866.13 × 3,631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.55x = 32,193,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,343.18/6,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.21

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