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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.72, 8,966.88 and 3,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.72, 8,966.88 and 3,703.68 is: 5,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.72 : 8,966.88 = 3,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.72/8,966.88 = 3,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.72x = 8,966.88 × 3,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.72x = 33,210,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210,454.12/6,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.31

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