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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.63, 13,844.40 and 6,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.63, 13,844.40 and 6,444.03 is: 8,896.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.63 : 13,844.40 = 6,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.63/13,844.40 = 6,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.63x = 13,844.40 × 6,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.63x = 89,213,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,213,728.93/10,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.79

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