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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.64, 9,017.50 and 4,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.64, 9,017.50 and 4,445.12 is: 6,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.64 : 9,017.50 = 4,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.64/9,017.50 = 4,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.64x = 9,017.50 × 4,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.64x = 40,083,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083,869.60/6,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.69

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