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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.31, 8,891.46 and 3,610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.31, 8,891.46 and 3,610.34 is: 4,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.31 : 8,891.46 = 3,610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.31/8,891.46 = 3,610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.31x = 8,891.46 × 3,610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.31x = 32,101,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101,149.24/6,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.09

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