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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.75, 9,664.07 and 2,337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.75, 9,664.07 and 2,337.75 is: 3,507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.75 : 9,664.07 = 2,337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.75/9,664.07 = 2,337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.75x = 9,664.07 × 2,337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.75x = 22,592,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,592,167.95/6,441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.15

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