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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.72, 9,641.73 and 2,268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.72, 9,641.73 and 2,268.51 is: 3,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.72 : 9,641.73 = 2,268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.72/9,641.73 = 2,268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.72x = 9,641.73 × 2,268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.72x = 21,872,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872,360.92/6,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.76

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