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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424, 9,639.84 and 2,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424, 9,639.84 and 2,776 is: 4,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424 : 9,639.84 = 2,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424/9,639.84 = 2,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424x = 9,639.84 × 2,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424x = 26,760,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,195.84/6,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.66

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