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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.40, 8,917.80 and 3,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.40, 8,917.80 and 3,667.84 is: 5,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.40 : 8,917.80 = 3,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.40/8,917.80 = 3,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.40x = 8,917.80 × 3,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.40x = 32,709,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,709,063.55/6,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.44

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