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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.39, 8,618.46 and 4,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.39, 8,618.46 and 4,009.09 is: 5,533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.39 : 8,618.46 = 4,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.39/8,618.46 = 4,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.39x = 8,618.46 × 4,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.39x = 34,552,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552,138.71/6,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.31

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