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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.40, 9,670.80 and 4,816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.40, 9,670.80 and 4,816.09 is: 7,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.40 : 9,670.80 = 4,816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.40/9,670.80 = 4,816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.40x = 9,670.80 × 4,816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.40x = 46,575,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575,443.17/6,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.15

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