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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.70, 9,662.55 and 5,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.70, 9,662.55 and 5,347.30 is: 8,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.70 : 9,662.55 = 5,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.70/9,662.55 = 5,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.70x = 9,662.55 × 5,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.70x = 51,668,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,668,553.62/6,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.95

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