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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.48, 9,544.86 and 2,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.48, 9,544.86 and 2,666.62 is: 3,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.48 : 9,544.86 = 2,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.48/9,544.86 = 2,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.48x = 9,544.86 × 2,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.48x = 25,452,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452,514.57/6,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.15

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