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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,436.80, 9,647.64 and 2,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,436.80, 9,647.64 and 2,966.76 is: 4,446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,436.80 : 9,647.64 = 2,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,436.80/9,647.64 = 2,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,436.80x = 9,647.64 × 2,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,436.80x = 28,622,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,232.45/6,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.66

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