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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.12, 9,143.48 and 3,830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.12, 9,143.48 and 3,830.62 is: 5,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.12 : 9,143.48 = 3,830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.12/9,143.48 = 3,830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.12x = 9,143.48 × 3,830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.12x = 35,025,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,155.35/6,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.72

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