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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.08, 6,663.14 and 4,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.08, 6,663.14 and 4,171.44 is: 6,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.08 : 6,663.14 = 4,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.08/6,663.14 = 4,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.08x = 6,663.14 × 4,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.08x = 27,794,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,888.72/4,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.18

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