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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.28, 8,935.89 and 3,680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.28, 8,935.89 and 3,680.78 is: 5,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.28 : 8,935.89 = 3,680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.28/8,935.89 = 3,680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.28x = 8,935.89 × 3,680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.28x = 32,891,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,891,053.73/6,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.48

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