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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.28, 8,966.46 and 3,806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.28, 8,966.46 and 3,806.14 is: 5,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.28 : 8,966.46 = 3,806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.28/8,966.46 = 3,806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.28x = 8,966.46 × 3,806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.28x = 34,127,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,127,602.06/6,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.22

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