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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.17, 9,644.51 and 2,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.17, 9,644.51 and 2,268.32 is: 3,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.17 : 9,644.51 = 2,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.17/9,644.51 = 2,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.17x = 9,644.51 × 2,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.17x = 21,876,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876,792.37/6,429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.74

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