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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,428.97, 9,636.98 and 2,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,428.97, 9,636.98 and 2,268 is: 3,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,428.97 : 9,636.98 = 2,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,428.97/9,636.98 = 2,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,428.97x = 9,636.98 × 2,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,428.97x = 21,856,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856,659.30/6,428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.71

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