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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.18, 9,661.01 and 4,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.18, 9,661.01 and 4,266.09 is: 6,395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.18 : 9,661.01 = 4,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.18/9,661.01 = 4,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.18x = 9,661.01 × 4,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.18x = 41,214,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214,716.82/6,444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.65

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