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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.21, 9,466.44 and 5,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.21, 9,466.44 and 5,444.91 is: 7,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.21 : 9,466.44 = 5,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.21/9,466.44 = 5,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.21x = 9,466.44 × 5,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.21x = 51,543,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,543,913.82/6,863.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.18

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