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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.88, 8,867.76 and 3,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.88, 8,867.76 and 3,593.44 is: 4,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.88 : 8,867.76 = 3,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.88/8,867.76 = 3,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.88x = 8,867.76 × 3,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.88x = 31,865,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,763.49/6,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.97

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