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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.70, 9,668.55 and 4,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.70, 9,668.55 and 4,987.70 is: 7,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.70 : 9,668.55 = 4,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.70/9,668.55 = 4,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.70x = 9,668.55 × 4,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.70x = 48,223,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,223,826.84/6,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.55

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