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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.68, 8,845.44 and 4,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.68, 8,845.44 and 4,316.48 is: 5,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.68 : 8,845.44 = 4,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.68/8,845.44 = 4,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.68x = 8,845.44 × 4,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.68x = 38,181,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181,164.85/6,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.94

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