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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.28, 9,645.33 and 3,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.28, 9,645.33 and 3,845.44 is: 5,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.28 : 9,645.33 = 3,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.28/9,645.33 = 3,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.28x = 9,645.33 × 3,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.28x = 37,090,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090,537.80/6,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.78

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