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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,482.63, 8,946.44 and 3,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,482.63, 8,946.44 and 3,688.13 is: 5,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,482.63 : 8,946.44 = 3,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,482.63/8,946.44 = 3,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,482.63x = 8,946.44 × 3,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,482.63x = 32,995,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995,570.58/6,482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.85

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