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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.23, 8,996.92 and 4,632.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.23, 8,996.92 and 4,632.77 is: 6,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.23 : 8,996.92 = 4,632.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.23/8,996.92 = 4,632.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.23x = 8,996.92 × 4,632.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.23x = 41,680,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,604.50/6,517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.45

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