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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.88, 9,663.56 and 2,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.88, 9,663.56 and 2,281 is: 3,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.88 : 9,663.56 = 2,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.88/9,663.56 = 2,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.88x = 9,663.56 × 2,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.88x = 22,042,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042,580.36/6,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.76

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