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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.70, 7,964.55 and 4,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.70, 7,964.55 and 4,445.70 is: 6,668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.70 : 7,964.55 = 4,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.70/7,964.55 = 4,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.70x = 7,964.55 × 4,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.70x = 35,407,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,407,999.94/5,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.55

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