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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.34, 9,647.63 and 2,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.34, 9,647.63 and 2,966.59 is: 4,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.34 : 9,647.63 = 2,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.34/9,647.63 = 2,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.34x = 9,647.63 × 2,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.34x = 28,620,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620,499.61/6,429.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.55

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