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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.94, 9,659.92 and 5,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.94, 9,659.92 and 5,276.92 is: 7,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.94 : 9,659.92 = 5,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.94/9,659.92 = 5,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.94x = 9,659.92 × 5,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.94x = 50,974,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,974,625.05/6,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.25

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