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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.74, 9,664.90 and 3,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.74, 9,664.90 and 3,146.84 is: 4,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.74 : 9,664.90 = 3,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.74/9,664.90 = 3,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.74x = 9,664.90 × 3,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.74x = 30,413,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,413,893.92/6,443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.91

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