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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.96, 8,922.69 and 3,814.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.96, 8,922.69 and 3,814.83 is: 5,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.96 : 8,922.69 = 3,814.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.96/8,922.69 = 3,814.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.96x = 8,922.69 × 3,814.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.96x = 34,038,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038,545.49/6,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.27

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