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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.05, 9,662.06 and 2,281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.05, 9,662.06 and 2,281.45 is: 3,421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.05 : 9,662.06 = 2,281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.05/9,662.06 = 2,281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.05x = 9,662.06 × 2,281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.05x = 22,043,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043,495.38/6,443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.28

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