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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.19, 8,957.47 and 4,256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.19, 8,957.47 and 4,256.25 is: 5,869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.19 : 8,957.47 = 4,256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.19/8,957.47 = 4,256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.19x = 8,957.47 × 4,256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.19x = 38,125,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125,165.62/6,495.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.76

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