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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.76, 8,951.78 and 3,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.76, 8,951.78 and 3,692.26 is: 5,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.76 : 8,951.78 = 3,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.76/8,951.78 = 3,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.76x = 8,951.78 × 3,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.76x = 33,052,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,052,299.22/6,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.35

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