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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.56, 9,660.84 and 2,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.56, 9,660.84 and 2,977.36 is: 4,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.56 : 9,660.84 = 2,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.56/9,660.84 = 2,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.56x = 9,660.84 × 2,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.56x = 28,763,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,763,798.58/6,440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.04

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