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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.76, 8,872.80 and 3,635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.76, 8,872.80 and 3,635.36 is: 5,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.76 : 8,872.80 = 3,635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.76/8,872.80 = 3,635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.76x = 8,872.80 × 3,635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.76x = 32,255,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,822.21/6,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.64

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