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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.53, 9,163.97 and 3,990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.53, 9,163.97 and 3,990.06 is: 5,502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.53 : 9,163.97 = 3,990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.53/9,163.97 = 3,990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.53x = 9,163.97 × 3,990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.53x = 36,564,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,564,785.15/6,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.99

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