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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441, 8,889.12 and 3,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441, 8,889.12 and 3,647.04 is: 5,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441 : 8,889.12 = 3,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441/8,889.12 = 3,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441x = 8,889.12 × 3,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441x = 32,418,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418,976.20/6,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.22

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