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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,468.55, 8,926.95 and 3,597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,468.55, 8,926.95 and 3,597.58 is: 4,964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,468.55 : 8,926.95 = 3,597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,468.55/8,926.95 = 3,597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,468.55x = 8,926.95 × 3,597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,468.55x = 32,115,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,115,378.47/6,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.85

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