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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.52, 9,669.81 and 2,285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.52, 9,669.81 and 2,285.89 is: 3,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.52 : 9,669.81 = 2,285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.52/9,669.81 = 2,285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.52x = 9,669.81 × 2,285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.52x = 22,104,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,106.38/6,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.38

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