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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.44, 9,441.80 and 4,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.44, 9,441.80 and 4,188.08 is: 5,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.44 : 9,441.80 = 4,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.44/9,441.80 = 4,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.44x = 9,441.80 × 4,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.44x = 39,543,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,543,013.74/6,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.24

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