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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.63, 8,570.27 and 4,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.63, 8,570.27 and 4,444.25 is: 6,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.63 : 8,570.27 = 4,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.63/8,570.27 = 4,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.63x = 8,570.27 × 4,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.63x = 38,088,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,088,390.71/6,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.85

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