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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.72, 9,169.80 and 3,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.72, 9,169.80 and 3,849.68 is: 5,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.72 : 9,169.80 = 3,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.72/9,169.80 = 3,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.72x = 9,169.80 × 3,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.72x = 35,300,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300,795.66/6,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.61

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