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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.14, 9,660.39 and 1,822.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.14, 9,660.39 and 1,822.14 is: 2,733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.14 : 9,660.39 = 1,822.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.14/9,660.39 = 1,822.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.14x = 9,660.39 × 1,822.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.14x = 17,602,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,583.03/6,439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.69

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