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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.92, 8,867.94 and 3,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.92, 8,867.94 and 3,593.20 is: 4,958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.92 : 8,867.94 = 3,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.92/8,867.94 = 3,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.92x = 8,867.94 × 3,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.92x = 31,864,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864,282.01/6,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.71

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