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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,460.69, 8,913.41 and 3,664.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,460.69, 8,913.41 and 3,664.57 is: 5,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,460.69 : 8,913.41 = 3,664.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,460.69/8,913.41 = 3,664.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,460.69x = 8,913.41 × 3,664.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,460.69x = 32,663,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663,779.48/6,460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.78

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