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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.42, 9,519.35 and 2,647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.42, 9,519.35 and 2,647.37 is: 3,972.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.42 : 9,519.35 = 2,647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.42/9,519.35 = 2,647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.42x = 9,519.35 × 2,647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.42x = 25,201,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,201,180.78/6,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.18

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