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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,446.63, 8,896.34 and 3,652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,446.63, 8,896.34 and 3,652.13 is: 5,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,446.63 : 8,896.34 = 3,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,446.63/8,896.34 = 3,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,446.63x = 8,896.34 × 3,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,446.63x = 32,490,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,490,554.85/6,446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.93

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