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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.17, 9,665.12 and 2,695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.17, 9,665.12 and 2,695.71 is: 4,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.17 : 9,665.12 = 2,695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.17/9,665.12 = 2,695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.17x = 9,665.12 × 2,695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.17x = 26,054,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054,403.62/6,442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.35

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