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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.44, 6,895.56 and 4,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.44, 6,895.56 and 4,377.04 is: 6,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.44 : 6,895.56 = 4,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.44/6,895.56 = 4,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.44x = 6,895.56 × 4,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.44x = 30,182,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182,141.94/4,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.78

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