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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.88, 9,606.87 and 3,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.88, 9,606.87 and 3,484.96 is: 5,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.88 : 9,606.87 = 3,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.88/9,606.87 = 3,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.88x = 9,606.87 × 3,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.88x = 33,479,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479,557.68/6,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.49

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