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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.80, 9,431.82 and 4,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.80, 9,431.82 and 4,441.56 is: 6,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.80 : 9,431.82 = 4,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.80/9,431.82 = 4,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.80x = 9,431.82 × 4,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.80x = 41,891,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891,994.44/6,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.48

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