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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.78, 8,964.63 and 3,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.78, 8,964.63 and 3,701.28 is: 5,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.78 : 8,964.63 = 3,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.78/8,964.63 = 3,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.78x = 8,964.63 × 3,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.78x = 33,180,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180,605.73/6,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.02

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