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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463.61, 9,676.27 and 3,990.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,463.61, 9,676.27 and 3,990.47 is: 5,973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,463.61 : 9,676.27 = 3,990.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,463.61/9,676.27 = 3,990.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,463.61x = 9,676.27 × 3,990.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,463.61x = 38,612,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612,845.19/6,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.89

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