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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.64, 8,865.59 and 4,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.64, 8,865.59 and 4,035.87 is: 5,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.64 : 8,865.59 = 4,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.64/8,865.59 = 4,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.64x = 8,865.59 × 4,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.64x = 35,780,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,780,348.53/6,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.37

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