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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,493.05, 8,958.26 and 3,660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,493.05, 8,958.26 and 3,660.07 is: 5,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,493.05 : 8,958.26 = 3,660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,493.05/8,958.26 = 3,660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,493.05x = 8,958.26 × 3,660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,493.05x = 32,787,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,787,858.68/6,493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.69

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