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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.72, 8,848.90 and 3,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.72, 8,848.90 and 3,617 is: 4,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.72 : 8,848.90 = 3,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.72/8,848.90 = 3,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.72x = 8,848.90 × 3,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.72x = 32,006,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006,471.30/6,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.87

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