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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413.49, 8,852.97 and 3,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413.49, 8,852.97 and 3,763.12 is: 5,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413.49 : 8,852.97 = 3,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413.49/8,852.97 = 3,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413.49x = 8,852.97 × 3,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413.49x = 33,314,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,788.47/6,413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.49

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