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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.44, 8,846.82 and 3,616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.44, 8,846.82 and 3,616.12 is: 4,990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.44 : 8,846.82 = 3,616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.44/8,846.82 = 3,616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.44x = 8,846.82 × 3,616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.44x = 31,991,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,991,162.74/6,410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.48

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