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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,467.44, 8,926.68 and 3,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,467.44, 8,926.68 and 3,982 is: 5,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,467.44 : 8,926.68 = 3,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,467.44/8,926.68 = 3,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,467.44x = 8,926.68 × 3,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,467.44x = 35,546,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546,039.76/6,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.15

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