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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.55, 8,809.63 and 4,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.55, 8,809.63 and 4,710.94 is: 6,499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.55 : 8,809.63 = 4,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.55/8,809.63 = 4,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.55x = 8,809.63 × 4,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.55x = 41,501,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501,604.55/6,385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.31

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