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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.56, 9,659.34 and 2,976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.56, 9,659.34 and 2,976.36 is: 4,464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.56 : 9,659.34 = 2,976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.56/9,659.34 = 2,976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.56x = 9,659.34 × 2,976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.56x = 28,749,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749,673.20/6,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.54

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