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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.78, 8,951.25 and 3,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.78, 8,951.25 and 3,654 is: 5,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.78 : 8,951.25 = 3,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.78/8,951.25 = 3,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.78x = 8,951.25 × 3,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.78x = 32,707,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,707,867.50/6,486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.23

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