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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.67, 8,868.12 and 3,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.67, 8,868.12 and 3,773.46 is: 5,207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.67 : 8,868.12 = 3,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.67/8,868.12 = 3,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.67x = 8,868.12 × 3,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.67x = 33,463,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463,496.10/6,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.78

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