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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.18, 9,427.82 and 4,438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.18, 9,427.82 and 4,438.91 is: 6,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.18 : 9,427.82 = 4,438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.18/9,427.82 = 4,438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.18x = 9,427.82 × 4,438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.18x = 41,849,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,175.14/6,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.45

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