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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.81, 9,142.46 and 3,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.81, 9,142.46 and 3,973.28 is: 5,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.81 : 9,142.46 = 3,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.81/9,142.46 = 3,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.81x = 9,142.46 × 3,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.81x = 36,325,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,325,522.92/6,625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.43

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