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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,457.44, 8,910.96 and 3,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,457.44, 8,910.96 and 3,972.96 is: 5,482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,457.44 : 8,910.96 = 3,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,457.44/8,910.96 = 3,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,457.44x = 8,910.96 × 3,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,457.44x = 35,402,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,402,887.64/6,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.50

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