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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.48, 9,653.74 and 2,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.48, 9,653.74 and 2,741.46 is: 4,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.48 : 9,653.74 = 2,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.48/9,653.74 = 2,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.48x = 9,653.74 × 2,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.48x = 26,465,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465,342.06/6,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.13

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