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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.93, 8,913.96 and 3,626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.93, 8,913.96 and 3,626.69 is: 5,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.93 : 8,913.96 = 3,626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.93/8,913.96 = 3,626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.93x = 8,913.96 × 3,626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.93x = 32,328,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,328,125.02/6,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.41

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