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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.32, 8,946.72 and 3,965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.32, 8,946.72 and 3,965.54 is: 5,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.32 : 8,946.72 = 3,965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.32/8,946.72 = 3,965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.32x = 8,946.72 × 3,965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.32x = 35,478,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478,531.30/6,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.28

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