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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.89, 8,892.59 and 3,611.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.89, 8,892.59 and 3,611.39 is: 4,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.89 : 8,892.59 = 3,611.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.89/8,892.59 = 3,611.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.89x = 8,892.59 × 3,611.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.89x = 32,114,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114,548.08/6,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.72

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