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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.91, 8,850.49 and 3,581.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.91, 8,850.49 and 3,581.83 is: 4,941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.91 : 8,850.49 = 3,581.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.91/8,850.49 = 3,581.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.91x = 8,850.49 × 3,581.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.91x = 31,700,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700,950.60/6,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.76

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