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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.98, 9,660.48 and 2,745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.98, 9,660.48 and 2,745.92 is: 4,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.98 : 9,660.48 = 2,745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.98/9,660.48 = 2,745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.98x = 9,660.48 × 2,745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.98x = 26,526,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526,905.24/6,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.82

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