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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.76, 9,162.04 and 3,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.76, 9,162.04 and 3,844.28 is: 5,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.76 : 9,162.04 = 3,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.76/9,162.04 = 3,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.76x = 9,162.04 × 3,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.76x = 35,221,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,221,447.13/6,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.83

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