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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.99, 8,947.97 and 3,650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.99, 8,947.97 and 3,650.82 is: 5,038.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.99 : 8,947.97 = 3,650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.99/8,947.97 = 3,650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.99x = 8,947.97 × 3,650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.99x = 32,667,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,667,409.58/6,483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.16

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