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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.78, 8,964.28 and 3,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.78, 8,964.28 and 3,663.29 is: 5,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.78 : 8,964.28 = 3,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.78/8,964.28 = 3,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.78x = 8,964.28 × 3,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.78x = 32,838,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838,763.66/6,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.40

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