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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.94, 8,913.33 and 3,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.94, 8,913.33 and 3,664.44 is: 5,056.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.94 : 8,913.33 = 3,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.94/8,913.33 = 3,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.94x = 8,913.33 × 3,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.94x = 32,662,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,662,362.99/6,458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.92

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