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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.98, 8,867.67 and 3,593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.98, 8,867.67 and 3,593.36 is: 4,958.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.98 : 8,867.67 = 3,593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.98/8,867.67 = 3,593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.98x = 8,867.67 × 3,593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.98x = 31,864,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864,730.67/6,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.73

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