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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,460.26, 8,912.87 and 4,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,460.26, 8,912.87 and 4,223.43 is: 5,826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,460.26 : 8,912.87 = 4,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,460.26/8,912.87 = 4,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,460.26x = 8,912.87 × 4,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,460.26x = 37,642,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642,861.43/6,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.83

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