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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,457.93, 8,912.31 and 3,625.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,457.93, 8,912.31 and 3,625.15 is: 5,002.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,457.93 : 8,912.31 = 3,625.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,457.93/8,912.31 = 3,625.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,457.93x = 8,912.31 × 3,625.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,457.93x = 32,308,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,308,460.60/6,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.91

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