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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.96, 9,145.88 and 4,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.96, 9,145.88 and 4,268.12 is: 5,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.96 : 9,145.88 = 4,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.96/9,145.88 = 4,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.96x = 9,145.88 × 4,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.96x = 39,035,713.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035,713.35/6,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.33

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