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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.76, 9,644.72 and 3,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.76, 9,644.72 and 3,478.08 is: 5,205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.76 : 9,644.72 = 3,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.76/9,644.72 = 3,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.76x = 9,644.72 × 3,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.76x = 33,545,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545,107.74/6,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.83

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