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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.66, 8,914.19 and 3,627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.66, 8,914.19 and 3,627.05 is: 5,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.66 : 8,914.19 = 3,627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.66/8,914.19 = 3,627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.66x = 8,914.19 × 3,627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.66x = 32,332,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332,150.13/6,459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.24

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