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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.91, 8,905.66 and 6,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.91, 8,905.66 and 6,114.25 is: 8,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.91 : 8,905.66 = 6,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.91/8,905.66 = 6,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.91x = 8,905.66 × 6,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.91x = 54,451,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,451,431.66/6,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.22

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