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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.96, 8,889.48 and 3,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.96, 8,889.48 and 3,608.84 is: 4,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.96 : 8,889.48 = 3,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.96/8,889.48 = 3,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.96x = 8,889.48 × 3,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.96x = 32,080,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080,711.00/6,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.96

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