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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.38, 8,947.08 and 3,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.38, 8,947.08 and 3,650.80 is: 5,038.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.38 : 8,947.08 = 3,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.38/8,947.08 = 3,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.38x = 8,947.08 × 3,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.38x = 32,663,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663,999.66/6,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.11

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