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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.68, 9,665.73 and 2,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.68, 9,665.73 and 2,283.12 is: 3,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.68 : 9,665.73 = 2,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.68/9,665.73 = 2,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.68x = 9,665.73 × 2,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.68x = 22,068,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068,021.48/6,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.75

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