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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.73, 9,665.29 and 2,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.73, 9,665.29 and 2,283.67 is: 3,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.73 : 9,665.29 = 2,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.73/9,665.29 = 2,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.73x = 9,665.29 × 2,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.73x = 22,072,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,332.81/6,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.40

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