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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.56, 8,901.99 and 5,775.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.56, 8,901.99 and 5,775.05 is: 7,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.56 : 8,901.99 = 5,775.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.56/8,901.99 = 5,775.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.56x = 8,901.99 × 5,775.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.56x = 51,409,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409,459.60/6,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.48

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