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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,489.69, 8,955.84 and 3,695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,489.69, 8,955.84 and 3,695.37 is: 5,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,489.69 : 8,955.84 = 3,695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,489.69/8,955.84 = 3,695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,489.69x = 8,955.84 × 3,695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,489.69x = 33,095,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,095,142.46/6,489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.65

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