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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.89, 8,936.70 and 3,681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.89, 8,936.70 and 3,681.39 is: 5,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.89 : 8,936.70 = 3,681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.89/8,936.70 = 3,681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.89x = 8,936.70 × 3,681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.89x = 32,899,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899,478.01/6,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.30

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