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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.14, 9,634.57 and 2,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.14, 9,634.57 and 2,960.39 is: 4,440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.14 : 9,634.57 = 2,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.14/9,634.57 = 2,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.14x = 9,634.57 × 2,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.14x = 28,522,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,522,101.37/6,423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.52

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