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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.47, 8,887.78 and 3,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.47, 8,887.78 and 3,607.87 is: 4,978.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.47 : 8,887.78 = 3,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.47/8,887.78 = 3,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.47x = 8,887.78 × 3,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.47x = 32,065,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,065,954.83/6,440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.82

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