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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.81, 9,169.77 and 3,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.81, 9,169.77 and 3,955.69 is: 5,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.81 : 9,169.77 = 3,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.81/9,169.77 = 3,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.81x = 9,169.77 × 3,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.81x = 36,272,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272,767.49/6,643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.63

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