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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.88, 9,964.48 and 3,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.88, 9,964.48 and 3,354.28 is: 5,034.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.88 : 9,964.48 = 3,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.88/9,964.48 = 3,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.88x = 9,964.48 × 3,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.88x = 33,423,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,423,655.97/6,638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.53

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