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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.59, 8,853.17 and 3,620.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.59, 8,853.17 and 3,620.91 is: 4,996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.59 : 8,853.17 = 3,620.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.59/8,853.17 = 3,620.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.59x = 8,853.17 × 3,620.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.59x = 32,056,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056,494.06/6,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.66

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