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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.76, 9,651.98 and 5,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.76, 9,651.98 and 5,066.12 is: 7,586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.76 : 9,651.98 = 5,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.76/9,651.98 = 5,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.76x = 9,651.98 × 5,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.76x = 48,898,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898,125.71/6,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.10

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