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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.04, 9,634.92 and 2,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.04, 9,634.92 and 2,962.72 is: 4,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.04 : 9,634.92 = 2,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.04/9,634.92 = 2,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.04x = 9,634.92 × 2,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.04x = 28,545,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,545,570.18/6,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.25

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