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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.62, 9,657.38 and 3,318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.62, 9,657.38 and 3,318.66 is: 4,976.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.62 : 9,657.38 = 3,318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.62/9,657.38 = 3,318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.62x = 9,657.38 × 3,318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.62x = 32,049,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,560.71/6,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.93

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