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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.01, 9,669.78 and 2,550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.01, 9,669.78 and 2,550.15 is: 3,827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.01 : 9,669.78 = 2,550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.01/9,669.78 = 2,550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.01x = 9,669.78 × 2,550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.01x = 24,659,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659,389.47/6,443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.31

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