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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,468.46, 8,926.48 and 3,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,468.46, 8,926.48 and 3,673.96 is: 5,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,468.46 : 8,926.48 = 3,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,468.46/8,926.48 = 3,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,468.46x = 8,926.48 × 3,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,468.46x = 32,795,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,795,530.46/6,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.07

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