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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.83, 9,637.09 and 2,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.83, 9,637.09 and 2,962.08 is: 4,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.83 : 9,637.09 = 2,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.83/9,637.09 = 2,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.83x = 9,637.09 × 2,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.83x = 28,545,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,545,831.55/6,424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.05

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