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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.73, 8,922.78 and 3,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.73, 8,922.78 and 3,633.73 is: 5,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.73 : 8,922.78 = 3,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.73/8,922.78 = 3,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.73x = 8,922.78 × 3,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.73x = 32,422,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,422,973.37/6,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.59

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