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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.70, 8,961.95 and 3,975.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.70, 8,961.95 and 3,975.19 is: 5,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.70 : 8,961.95 = 3,975.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.70/8,961.95 = 3,975.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.70x = 8,961.95 × 3,975.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.70x = 35,625,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625,389.33/6,495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.46

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