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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.74, 8,868.30 and 3,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.74, 8,868.30 and 3,773.39 is: 5,207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.74 : 8,868.30 = 3,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.74/8,868.30 = 3,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.74x = 8,868.30 × 3,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.74x = 33,463,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463,554.54/6,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.74

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