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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,485.50, 8,949.99 and 3,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,485.50, 8,949.99 and 3,691 is: 5,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,485.50 : 8,949.99 = 3,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,485.50/8,949.99 = 3,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,485.50x = 8,949.99 × 3,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,485.50x = 33,034,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,413.09/6,485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.58

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