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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.63, 8,886.24 and 3,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.63, 8,886.24 and 3,606.52 is: 4,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.63 : 8,886.24 = 3,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.63/8,886.24 = 3,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.63x = 8,886.24 × 3,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.63x = 32,048,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,402.28/6,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.75

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