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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.62, 8,950.05 and 3,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.62, 8,950.05 and 3,832.59 is: 5,288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.62 : 8,950.05 = 3,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.62/8,950.05 = 3,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.62x = 8,950.05 × 3,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.62x = 34,301,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301,872.13/6,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,288.09

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