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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.71, 9,634.14 and 2,957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.71, 9,634.14 and 2,957.67 is: 4,433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.71 : 9,634.14 = 2,957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.71/9,634.14 = 2,957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.71x = 9,634.14 × 2,957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.71x = 28,494,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,606.85/6,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.09

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