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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.54, 8,941.70 and 3,685.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.54, 8,941.70 and 3,685.04 is: 5,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.54 : 8,941.70 = 3,685.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.54/8,941.70 = 3,685.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.54x = 8,941.70 × 3,685.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.54x = 32,950,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950,486.67/6,479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.32

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