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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.33, 8,932.36 and 3,640.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.33, 8,932.36 and 3,640.25 is: 5,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.33 : 8,932.36 = 3,640.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.33/8,932.36 = 3,640.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.33x = 8,932.36 × 3,640.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.33x = 32,516,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,005.29/6,473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.07

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