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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.32, 9,644.61 and 2,964.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.32, 9,644.61 and 2,964.57 is: 4,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.32 : 9,644.61 = 2,964.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.32/9,644.61 = 2,964.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.32x = 9,644.61 × 2,964.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.32x = 28,592,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592,121.47/6,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.53

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