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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,431.36, 9,649.24 and 2,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,431.36, 9,649.24 and 2,966 is: 4,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,431.36 : 9,649.24 = 2,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,431.36/9,649.24 = 2,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,431.36x = 9,649.24 × 2,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,431.36x = 28,619,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619,645.84/6,431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.01

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