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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.02, 8,917.59 and 3,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.02, 8,917.59 and 3,667.52 is: 5,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.02 : 8,917.59 = 3,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.02/8,917.59 = 3,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.02x = 8,917.59 × 3,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.02x = 32,705,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705,439.68/6,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.18

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