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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,468.39, 8,926.35 and 3,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,468.39, 8,926.35 and 3,635.84 is: 5,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,468.39 : 8,926.35 = 3,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,468.39/8,926.35 = 3,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,468.39x = 8,926.35 × 3,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,468.39x = 32,454,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,780.38/6,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.44

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