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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,422.04, 9,633.42 and 2,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,422.04, 9,633.42 and 2,961.72 is: 4,442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,422.04 : 9,633.42 = 2,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,422.04/9,633.42 = 2,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,422.04x = 9,633.42 × 2,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,422.04x = 28,531,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531,492.68/6,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.75

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