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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.04, 9,667.84 and 2,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.04, 9,667.84 and 2,550.72 is: 3,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.04 : 9,667.84 = 2,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.04/9,667.84 = 2,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.04x = 9,667.84 × 2,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.04x = 24,659,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659,952.84/6,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.38

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