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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.17, 9,669.78 and 3,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.17, 9,669.78 and 3,325.86 is: 4,989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.17 : 9,669.78 = 3,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.17/9,669.78 = 3,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.17x = 9,669.78 × 3,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.17x = 32,160,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,334.51/6,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.83

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