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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.95, 6,552.44 and 3,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.95, 6,552.44 and 3,443.84 is: 5,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.95 : 6,552.44 = 3,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.95/6,552.44 = 3,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.95x = 6,552.44 × 3,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.95x = 22,565,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,554.97/4,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.44

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