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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.20, 9,667.80 and 6,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.20, 9,667.80 and 6,358.80 is: 9,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.20 : 9,667.80 = 6,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.20/9,667.80 = 6,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.20x = 9,667.80 × 6,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.20x = 61,475,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,606.64/6,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.20

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