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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.83, 8,815.93 and 3,594.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.83, 8,815.93 and 3,594.79 is: 4,959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.83 : 8,815.93 = 3,594.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.83/8,815.93 = 3,594.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.83x = 8,815.93 × 3,594.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.83x = 31,691,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691,417.00/6,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.67

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