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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.97, 8,867.64 and 3,593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.97, 8,867.64 and 3,593.35 is: 4,958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.97 : 8,867.64 = 3,593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.97/8,867.64 = 3,593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.97x = 8,867.64 × 3,593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.97x = 31,864,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864,534.19/6,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.71

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