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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.82, 9,591.52 and 6,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.82, 9,591.52 and 6,423.96 is: 9,558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.82 : 9,591.52 = 6,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.82/9,591.52 = 6,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.82x = 9,591.52 × 6,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.82x = 61,615,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615,540.82/6,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.99

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