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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.50, 8,843.97 and 3,614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.50, 8,843.97 and 3,614.62 is: 4,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.50 : 8,843.97 = 3,614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.50/8,843.97 = 3,614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.50x = 8,843.97 × 3,614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.50x = 31,967,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967,590.84/6,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.09

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