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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.95, 13,844.87 and 6,444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.95, 13,844.87 and 6,444.51 is: 8,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.95 : 13,844.87 = 6,444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.95/13,844.87 = 6,444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.95x = 13,844.87 × 6,444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.95x = 89,223,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,223,457.32/10,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.48

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