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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.68, 9,659.24 and 2,280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.68, 9,659.24 and 2,280.14 is: 3,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.68 : 9,659.24 = 2,280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.68/9,659.24 = 2,280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.68x = 9,659.24 × 2,280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.68x = 22,024,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024,419.49/6,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.58

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