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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,461.72, 8,917.98 and 3,668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,461.72, 8,917.98 and 3,668.12 is: 5,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,461.72 : 8,917.98 = 3,668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,461.72/8,917.98 = 3,668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,461.72x = 8,917.98 × 3,668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,461.72x = 32,712,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712,220.80/6,461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.46

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