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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.44, 8,839.40 and 3,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.44, 8,839.40 and 3,573 is: 4,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.44 : 8,839.40 = 3,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.44/8,839.40 = 3,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.44x = 8,839.40 × 3,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.44x = 31,583,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,583,158.34/6,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.68

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