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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,493.51, 8,954.94 and 4,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,493.51, 8,954.94 and 4,366.72 is: 6,021.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,493.51 : 8,954.94 = 4,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,493.51/8,954.94 = 4,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,493.51x = 8,954.94 × 4,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,493.51x = 39,103,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103,715.60/6,493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.97

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