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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.04, 8,911.50 and 3,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.04, 8,911.50 and 3,663 is: 5,054.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.04 : 8,911.50 = 3,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.04/8,911.50 = 3,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.04x = 8,911.50 × 3,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.04x = 32,642,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,642,824.50/6,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.60

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