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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.10, 8,962.50 and 3,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.10, 8,962.50 and 3,662.44 is: 5,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.10 : 8,962.50 = 3,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.10/8,962.50 = 3,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.10x = 8,962.50 × 3,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.10x = 32,824,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,824,618.50/6,495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.75

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