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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.63, 8,883.48 and 3,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.63, 8,883.48 and 3,604.52 is: 4,973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.63 : 8,883.48 = 3,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.63/8,883.48 = 3,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.63x = 8,883.48 × 3,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.63x = 32,020,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020,636.91/6,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.98

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