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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.33, 9,640.84 and 2,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.33, 9,640.84 and 2,964.58 is: 4,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.33 : 9,640.84 = 2,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.33/9,640.84 = 2,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.33x = 9,640.84 × 2,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.33x = 28,581,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,041.45/6,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.80

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