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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.63, 8,947.82 and 3,689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.63, 8,947.82 and 3,689.13 is: 5,091.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.63 : 8,947.82 = 3,689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.63/8,947.82 = 3,689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.63x = 8,947.82 × 3,689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.63x = 33,009,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009,671.20/6,483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.23

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