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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.81, 8,563.50 and 4,440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.81, 8,563.50 and 4,440.34 is: 6,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.81 : 8,563.50 = 4,440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.81/8,563.50 = 4,440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.81x = 8,563.50 × 4,440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.81x = 38,024,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024,830.18/6,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.38

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