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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,480.03, 8,942.91 and 3,685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,480.03, 8,942.91 and 3,685.53 is: 5,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,480.03 : 8,942.91 = 3,685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,480.03/8,942.91 = 3,685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,480.03x = 8,942.91 × 3,685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,480.03x = 32,959,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959,363.09/6,480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.30

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