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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.22, 9,663.39 and 2,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.22, 9,663.39 and 2,283.39 is: 3,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.22 : 9,663.39 = 2,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.22/9,663.39 = 2,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.22x = 9,663.39 × 2,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.22x = 22,065,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,288.09/6,440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.17

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