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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.83, 9,643.39 and 1,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.83, 9,643.39 and 1,811.75 is: 2,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.83 : 9,643.39 = 1,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.83/9,643.39 = 1,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.83x = 9,643.39 × 1,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.83x = 17,471,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471,411.83/6,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.24

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