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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.15, 9,666.05 and 2,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.15, 9,666.05 and 2,281.14 is: 3,423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.15 : 9,666.05 = 2,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.15/9,666.05 = 2,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.15x = 9,666.05 × 2,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.15x = 22,049,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,049,613.30/6,441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.24

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