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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.98, 8,750.29 and 5,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.98, 8,750.29 and 5,448.44 is: 7,513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.98 : 8,750.29 = 5,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.98/8,750.29 = 5,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.98x = 8,750.29 × 5,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.98x = 47,675,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,675,430.05/6,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.88

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