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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,485.78, 8,950.83 and 3,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,485.78, 8,950.83 and 3,691.28 is: 5,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,485.78 : 8,950.83 = 3,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,485.78/8,950.83 = 3,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,485.78x = 8,950.83 × 3,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,485.78x = 33,040,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,040,019.76/6,485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.22

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