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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.64, 8,886.44 and 3,645.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.64, 8,886.44 and 3,645.14 is: 5,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.64 : 8,886.44 = 3,645.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.64/8,886.44 = 3,645.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.64x = 8,886.44 × 3,645.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.64x = 32,392,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392,282.58/6,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.14

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