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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.08, 9,143.42 and 3,830.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.08, 9,143.42 and 3,830.58 is: 5,286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.08 : 9,143.42 = 3,830.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.08/9,143.42 = 3,830.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.08x = 9,143.42 × 3,830.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.08x = 35,024,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,582.63/6,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.67

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