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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.44, 8,867.76 and 4,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.44, 8,867.76 and 4,666.88 is: 6,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.44 : 8,867.76 = 4,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.44/8,867.76 = 4,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.44x = 8,867.76 × 4,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.44x = 41,384,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,384,771.79/6,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.76

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