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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.83, 8,926.40 and 4,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.83, 8,926.40 and 4,344.44 is: 5,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.83 : 8,926.40 = 4,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.83/8,926.40 = 4,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.83x = 8,926.40 × 4,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.83x = 38,780,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780,175.45/6,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.71

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