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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.84, 8,866.52 and 3,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.84, 8,866.52 and 3,592.33 is: 4,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.84 : 8,866.52 = 3,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.84/8,866.52 = 3,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.84x = 8,866.52 × 3,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.84x = 31,851,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,851,425.66/6,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.77

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