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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.67, 6,497.64 and 4,338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.67, 6,497.64 and 4,338.73 is: 6,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.67 : 6,497.64 = 4,338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.67/6,497.64 = 4,338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.67x = 6,497.64 × 4,338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.67x = 28,191,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,191,489.35/4,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.02

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