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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.73, 8,947.56 and 3,832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.73, 8,947.56 and 3,832.26 is: 5,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.73 : 8,947.56 = 3,832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.73/8,947.56 = 3,832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.73x = 8,947.56 × 3,832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.73x = 34,289,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289,407.43/6,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.08

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