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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.38, 8,846.54 and 3,721.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.38, 8,846.54 and 3,721.39 is: 5,135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.38 : 8,846.54 = 3,721.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.38/8,846.54 = 3,721.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.38x = 8,846.54 × 3,721.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.38x = 32,921,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,921,425.49/6,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.64

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