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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.84, 9,667.98 and 3,481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.84, 9,667.98 and 3,481.29 is: 5,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.84 : 9,667.98 = 3,481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.84/9,667.98 = 3,481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.84x = 9,667.98 × 3,481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.84x = 33,657,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,657,024.69/6,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.94

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