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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.72, 9,444.44 and 4,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.72, 9,444.44 and 4,011.96 is: 5,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.72 : 9,444.44 = 4,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.72/9,444.44 = 4,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.72x = 9,444.44 × 4,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.72x = 37,890,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890,715.50/6,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.76

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