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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,457.44, 8,911.36 and 6,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,457.44, 8,911.36 and 6,233.95 is: 8,602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,457.44 : 8,911.36 = 6,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,457.44/8,911.36 = 6,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,457.44x = 8,911.36 × 6,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,457.44x = 55,552,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,941.50/6,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.94

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