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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.98, 9,044.24 and 4,430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.98, 9,044.24 and 4,430.81 is: 6,109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.98 : 9,044.24 = 4,430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.98/9,044.24 = 4,430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.98x = 9,044.24 × 4,430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.98x = 40,073,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,073,309.49/6,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.69

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