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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.03, 8,895.64 and 5,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.03, 8,895.64 and 5,186.24 is: 7,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.03 : 8,895.64 = 5,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.03/8,895.64 = 5,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.03x = 8,895.64 × 5,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.03x = 46,134,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134,923.99/6,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.66

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