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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.43, 11,469.89 and 4,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.43, 11,469.89 and 4,177.63 is: 6,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.43 : 11,469.89 = 4,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.43/11,469.89 = 4,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.43x = 11,469.89 × 4,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.43x = 47,916,956.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,916,956.56/7,644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.22

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