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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.47, 8,886.69 and 3,606.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.47, 8,886.69 and 3,606.97 is: 4,977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.47 : 8,886.69 = 3,606.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.47/8,886.69 = 3,606.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.47x = 8,886.69 × 3,606.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.47x = 32,053,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,979.80/6,439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.74

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