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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,460.01, 8,913.72 and 3,807.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,460.01, 8,913.72 and 3,807.95 is: 5,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,460.01 : 8,913.72 = 3,807.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,460.01/8,913.72 = 3,807.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,460.01x = 8,913.72 × 3,807.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,460.01x = 33,942,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,942,969.79/6,460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.32

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