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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.64, 8,618.81 and 4,009.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.64, 8,618.81 and 4,009.34 is: 5,533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.64 : 8,618.81 = 4,009.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.64/8,618.81 = 4,009.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.64x = 8,618.81 × 4,009.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.64x = 34,555,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,555,741.19/6,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.67

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