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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.44, 9,231.28 and 2,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.44, 9,231.28 and 2,644.44 is: 3,966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.44 : 9,231.28 = 2,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.44/9,231.28 = 2,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.44x = 9,231.28 × 2,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.44x = 24,411,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,566.08/6,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.50

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