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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.60, 9,668.40 and 6,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.60, 9,668.40 and 6,056.80 is: 9,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.60 : 9,668.40 = 6,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.60/9,668.40 = 6,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.60x = 9,668.40 × 6,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.60x = 58,559,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,559,565.12/6,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.20

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