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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,438.78, 9,663.66 and 2,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,438.78, 9,663.66 and 2,545.92 is: 3,821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,438.78 : 9,663.66 = 2,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,438.78/9,663.66 = 2,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,438.78x = 9,663.66 × 2,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,438.78x = 24,602,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602,905.27/6,438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.05

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