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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.63, 8,833.52 and 4,729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.63, 8,833.52 and 4,729.37 is: 6,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.63 : 8,833.52 = 4,729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.63/8,833.52 = 4,729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.63x = 8,833.52 × 4,729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.63x = 41,776,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,776,940.31/6,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.83

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