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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.76, 9,666.96 and 2,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.76, 9,666.96 and 2,281.80 is: 3,424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.76 : 9,666.96 = 2,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.76/9,666.96 = 2,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.76x = 9,666.96 × 2,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.76x = 22,058,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,069.33/6,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.23

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