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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.30, 9,655.84 and 2,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.30, 9,655.84 and 2,741.81 is: 4,108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.30 : 9,655.84 = 2,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.30/9,655.84 = 2,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.30x = 9,655.84 × 2,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.30x = 26,474,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474,423.54/6,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.83

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