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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.30, 9,668.40 and 2,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.30, 9,668.40 and 2,549.20 is: 3,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.30 : 9,668.40 = 2,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.30/9,668.40 = 2,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.30x = 9,668.40 × 2,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.30x = 24,646,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,685.28/6,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.98

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