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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.08, 9,377.16 and 4,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.08, 9,377.16 and 4,438.16 is: 6,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.08 : 9,377.16 = 4,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.08/9,377.16 = 4,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.08x = 9,377.16 × 4,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.08x = 41,617,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617,336.43/6,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.33

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