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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,474.47, 8,935.72 and 3,958.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,474.47, 8,935.72 and 3,958.07 is: 5,462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,474.47 : 8,935.72 = 3,958.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,474.47/8,935.72 = 3,958.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,474.47x = 8,935.72 × 3,958.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,474.47x = 35,368,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368,150.69/6,474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.71

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