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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.63, 8,887.62 and 3,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.63, 8,887.62 and 3,607.52 is: 4,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.63 : 8,887.62 = 3,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.63/8,887.62 = 3,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.63x = 8,887.62 × 3,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.63x = 32,062,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062,222.46/6,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.12

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