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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.39, 9,498.35 and 4,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.39, 9,498.35 and 4,777.04 is: 7,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.39 : 9,498.35 = 4,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.39/9,498.35 = 4,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.39x = 9,498.35 × 4,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.39x = 45,373,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373,962.33/6,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.83

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