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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.17, 8,853.68 and 3,583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.17, 8,853.68 and 3,583.09 is: 4,944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.17 : 8,853.68 = 3,583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.17/8,853.68 = 3,583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.17x = 8,853.68 × 3,583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.17x = 31,723,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723,536.49/6,416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.31

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