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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.54, 9,168.50 and 3,812.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.54, 9,168.50 and 3,812.03 is: 5,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.54 : 9,168.50 = 3,812.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.54/9,168.50 = 3,812.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.54x = 9,168.50 × 3,812.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.54x = 34,950,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950,597.06/6,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.05

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