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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,472.05, 8,931.68 and 3,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,472.05, 8,931.68 and 3,819.46 is: 5,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,472.05 : 8,931.68 = 3,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,472.05/8,931.68 = 3,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,472.05x = 8,931.68 × 3,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,472.05x = 34,114,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,181.71/6,472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.00

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