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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.91, 8,942.22 and 3,685.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.91, 8,942.22 and 3,685.41 is: 5,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.91 : 8,942.22 = 3,685.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.91/8,942.22 = 3,685.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.91x = 8,942.22 × 3,685.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.91x = 32,955,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,747.01/6,479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.83

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