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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,339.18, 9,503.64 and 2,644.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,339.18, 9,503.64 and 2,644.17 is: 3,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,339.18 : 9,503.64 = 2,644.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,339.18/9,503.64 = 2,644.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,339.18x = 9,503.64 × 2,644.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,339.18x = 25,129,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,239.78/6,339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.12

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