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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.68, 9,637.66 and 2,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.68, 9,637.66 and 2,962.92 is: 4,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.68 : 9,637.66 = 2,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.68/9,637.66 = 2,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.68x = 9,637.66 × 2,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.68x = 28,555,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,615.57/6,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.68

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