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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,448.83, 8,901.27 and 4,211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,448.83, 8,901.27 and 4,211.05 is: 5,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,448.83 : 8,901.27 = 4,211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,448.83/8,901.27 = 4,211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,448.83x = 8,901.27 × 4,211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,448.83x = 37,483,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,483,687.47/6,448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.48

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