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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,493.44, 8,960.64 and 4,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,493.44, 8,960.64 and 4,005.12 is: 5,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,493.44 : 8,960.64 = 4,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,493.44/8,960.64 = 4,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,493.44x = 8,960.64 × 4,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,493.44x = 35,888,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,888,438.48/6,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.88

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