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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.08, 8,972.52 and 4,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.08, 8,972.52 and 4,265 is: 5,883.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.08 : 8,972.52 = 4,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.08/8,972.52 = 4,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.08x = 8,972.52 × 4,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.08x = 38,267,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,797.80/6,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.66

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