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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,422.94, 9,639.27 and 2,962.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,422.94, 9,639.27 and 2,962.62 is: 4,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,422.94 : 9,639.27 = 2,962.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,422.94/9,639.27 = 2,962.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,422.94x = 9,639.27 × 2,962.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,422.94x = 28,557,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557,494.09/6,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.17

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