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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.05, 8,935.83 and 3,822.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.05, 8,935.83 and 3,822.45 is: 5,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.05 : 8,935.83 = 3,822.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.05/8,935.83 = 3,822.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.05x = 8,935.83 × 3,822.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.05x = 34,156,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,763.38/6,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.14

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