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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.73, 8,897.93 and 5,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.73, 8,897.93 and 5,327.17 is: 7,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.73 : 8,897.93 = 5,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.73/8,897.93 = 5,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.73x = 8,897.93 × 5,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.73x = 47,400,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400,785.76/6,441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.39

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