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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.92, 9,659.43 and 4,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.92, 9,659.43 and 4,756.34 is: 7,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.92 : 9,659.43 = 4,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.92/9,659.43 = 4,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.92x = 9,659.43 × 4,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.92x = 45,943,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,943,560.57/6,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.33

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