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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.43, 9,707.72 and 3,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.43, 9,707.72 and 3,008.25 is: 4,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.43 : 9,707.72 = 3,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.43/9,707.72 = 3,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.43x = 9,707.72 × 3,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.43x = 29,203,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,233.65/6,473.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.25

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