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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.29, 8,936.99 and 3,643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.29, 8,936.99 and 3,643.94 is: 5,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.29 : 8,936.99 = 3,643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.29/8,936.99 = 3,643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.29x = 8,936.99 × 3,643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.29x = 32,565,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,792.44/6,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.24

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