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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.88, 9,667.32 and 3,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.88, 9,667.32 and 3,635.94 is: 5,453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.88 : 9,667.32 = 3,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.88/9,667.32 = 3,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.88x = 9,667.32 × 3,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.88x = 35,149,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,795.48/6,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.07

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