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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.63, 8,821.89 and 3,598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.63, 8,821.89 and 3,598.13 is: 4,965.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.63 : 8,821.89 = 3,598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.63/8,821.89 = 3,598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.63x = 8,821.89 × 3,598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.63x = 31,742,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,742,262.96/6,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.45

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