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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.63, 8,872.05 and 3,596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.63, 8,872.05 and 3,596.94 is: 4,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.63 : 8,872.05 = 3,596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.63/8,872.05 = 3,596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.63x = 8,872.05 × 3,596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.63x = 31,912,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,231.53/6,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.31

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