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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.52, 9,623.69 and 5,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.52, 9,623.69 and 5,510.32 is: 8,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.52 : 9,623.69 = 5,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.52/9,623.69 = 5,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.52x = 9,623.69 × 5,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.52x = 53,029,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029,611.48/6,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.64

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