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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.44, 8,863.84 and 4,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.44, 8,863.84 and 4,034.64 is: 5,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.44 : 8,863.84 = 4,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.44/8,863.84 = 4,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.44x = 8,863.84 × 4,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.44x = 35,762,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762,403.42/6,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.62

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