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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.02, 9,659.88 and 2,743.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.02, 9,659.88 and 2,743.38 is: 4,113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.02 : 9,659.88 = 2,743.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.02/9,659.88 = 2,743.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.02x = 9,659.88 × 2,743.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.02x = 26,500,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500,721.59/6,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.73

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