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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.20, 9,655.98 and 2,276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.20, 9,655.98 and 2,276.62 is: 3,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.20 : 9,655.98 = 2,276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.20/9,655.98 = 2,276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.20x = 9,655.98 × 2,276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.20x = 21,982,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,997.19/6,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.99

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