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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.15, 9,661.36 and 3,322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.15, 9,661.36 and 3,322.81 is: 4,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.15 : 9,661.36 = 3,322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.15/9,661.36 = 3,322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.15x = 9,661.36 × 3,322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.15x = 32,102,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,863.62/6,444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.71

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