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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.55, 9,671.84 and 3,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.55, 9,671.84 and 3,956.30 is: 5,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.55 : 9,671.84 = 3,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.55/9,671.84 = 3,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.55x = 9,671.84 × 3,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.55x = 38,264,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264,700.59/6,440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.22

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