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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.40, 9,669.96 and 3,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.40, 9,669.96 and 3,160.40 is: 4,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.40 : 9,669.96 = 3,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.40/9,669.96 = 3,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.40x = 9,669.96 × 3,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.40x = 30,560,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560,941.58/6,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.51

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