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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.65, 9,515.58 and 2,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.65, 9,515.58 and 2,644.98 is: 3,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.65 : 9,515.58 = 2,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.65/9,515.58 = 2,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.65x = 9,515.58 × 2,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.65x = 25,168,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168,518.79/6,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.51

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