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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.65, 8,898.13 and 3,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.65, 8,898.13 and 3,615.93 is: 4,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.65 : 8,898.13 = 3,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.65/8,898.13 = 3,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.65x = 8,898.13 × 3,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.65x = 32,175,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,053.36/6,447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.20

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