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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.13, 8,841.93 and 3,612.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.13, 8,841.93 and 3,612.63 is: 4,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.13 : 8,841.93 = 3,612.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.13/8,841.93 = 3,612.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.13x = 8,841.93 × 3,612.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.13x = 31,942,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942,621.58/6,407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.48

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