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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.78, 9,517.02 and 2,646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.78, 9,517.02 and 2,646.93 is: 3,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.78 : 9,517.02 = 2,646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.78/9,517.02 = 2,646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.78x = 9,517.02 × 2,646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.78x = 25,190,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,885.75/6,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.33

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