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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,464.31, 9,696.36 and 3,685.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,464.31, 9,696.36 and 3,685.05 is: 5,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,464.31 : 9,696.36 = 3,685.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,464.31/9,696.36 = 3,685.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,464.31x = 9,696.36 × 3,685.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,464.31x = 35,731,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731,571.42/6,464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.52

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