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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.97, 8,865.06 and 3,629.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.97, 8,865.06 and 3,629.47 is: 5,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.97 : 8,865.06 = 3,629.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.97/8,865.06 = 3,629.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.97x = 8,865.06 × 3,629.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.97x = 32,175,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,469.32/6,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.66

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