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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.39, 9,170.69 and 3,812.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.39, 9,170.69 and 3,812.89 is: 5,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.39 : 9,170.69 = 3,812.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.39/9,170.69 = 3,812.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.39x = 9,170.69 × 3,812.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.39x = 34,966,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,966,832.19/6,645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.82

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