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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.28, 8,922.96 and 3,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.28, 8,922.96 and 3,595.10 is: 4,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.28 : 8,922.96 = 3,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.28/8,922.96 = 3,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.28x = 8,922.96 × 3,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.28x = 32,078,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,078,933.50/6,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.96

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