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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.82, 8,726.67 and 4,438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.82, 8,726.67 and 4,438.86 is: 6,119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.82 : 8,726.67 = 4,438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.82/8,726.67 = 4,438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.82x = 8,726.67 × 4,438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.82x = 38,736,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736,466.40/6,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.68

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