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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.31, 8,998.85 and 4,129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.31, 8,998.85 and 4,129.25 is: 5,696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.31 : 8,998.85 = 4,129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.31/8,998.85 = 4,129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.31x = 8,998.85 × 4,129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.31x = 37,158,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158,466.69/6,523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.26

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