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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,419.46, 8,858.79 and 4,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,419.46, 8,858.79 and 4,063.53 is: 5,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,419.46 : 8,858.79 = 4,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,419.46/8,858.79 = 4,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,419.46x = 8,858.79 × 4,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,419.46x = 35,997,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997,958.93/6,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.63

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