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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,449.13, 9,673.70 and 5,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,449.13, 9,673.70 and 5,158.80 is: 7,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,449.13 : 9,673.70 = 5,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,449.13/9,673.70 = 5,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,449.13x = 9,673.70 × 5,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,449.13x = 49,904,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,904,657.77/6,449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.20

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