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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.59, 9,667.53 and 2,744.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.59, 9,667.53 and 2,744.43 is: 4,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.59 : 9,667.53 = 2,744.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.59/9,667.53 = 2,744.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.59x = 9,667.53 × 2,744.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.59x = 26,531,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,531,859.36/6,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.20

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