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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.85, 8,783.39 and 4,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.85, 8,783.39 and 4,244.33 is: 5,853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.85 : 8,783.39 = 4,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.85/8,783.39 = 4,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.85x = 8,783.39 × 4,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.85x = 37,279,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279,638.25/6,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.43

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