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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.22, 9,936.59 and 5,908.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.22, 9,936.59 and 5,908.38 is: 8,836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.22 : 9,936.59 = 5,908.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.22/9,936.59 = 5,908.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.22x = 9,936.59 × 5,908.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.22x = 58,709,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709,120.08/6,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,836.12

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