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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.92, 8,849.40 and 4,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.92, 8,849.40 and 4,635.72 is: 6,402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.92 : 8,849.40 = 4,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.92/8,849.40 = 4,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.92x = 8,849.40 × 4,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.92x = 41,023,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023,340.57/6,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.97

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