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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.82, 8,867.50 and 3,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.82, 8,867.50 and 3,593.24 is: 4,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.82 : 8,867.50 = 3,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.82/8,867.50 = 3,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.82x = 8,867.50 × 3,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.82x = 31,863,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,055.70/6,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.60

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