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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,474.66, 8,934.69 and 3,821.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,474.66, 8,934.69 and 3,821.10 is: 5,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,474.66 : 8,934.69 = 3,821.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,474.66/8,934.69 = 3,821.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,474.66x = 8,934.69 × 3,821.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,474.66x = 34,140,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140,343.96/6,474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.92

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