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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.46, 8,839.47 and 4,049.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.46, 8,839.47 and 4,049.54 is: 5,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.46 : 8,839.47 = 4,049.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.46/8,839.47 = 4,049.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.46x = 8,839.47 × 4,049.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.46x = 35,795,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795,787.34/6,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.32

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