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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.99, 9,670.80 and 2,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.99, 9,670.80 and 2,498.44 is: 3,748.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.99 : 9,670.80 = 2,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.99/9,670.80 = 2,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.99x = 9,670.80 × 2,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.99x = 24,161,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161,913.55/6,445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.36

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