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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.48, 8,831.49 and 4,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.48, 8,831.49 and 4,007.44 is: 5,532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.48 : 8,831.49 = 4,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.48/8,831.49 = 4,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.48x = 8,831.49 × 4,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.48x = 35,391,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,666.29/6,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.99

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