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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.41, 8,886.40 and 3,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.41, 8,886.40 and 3,606.84 is: 4,977.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.41 : 8,886.40 = 3,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.41/8,886.40 = 3,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.41x = 8,886.40 × 3,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.41x = 32,051,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,051,822.98/6,439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.45

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