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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.89, 8,897.82 and 3,653.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.89, 8,897.82 and 3,653.39 is: 5,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.89 : 8,897.82 = 3,653.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.89/8,897.82 = 3,653.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.89x = 8,897.82 × 3,653.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.89x = 32,507,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,162.12/6,447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.52

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