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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.18, 9,666.48 and 2,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.18, 9,666.48 and 2,283.62 is: 3,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.18 : 9,666.48 = 2,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.18/9,666.48 = 2,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.18x = 9,666.48 × 2,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.18x = 22,074,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,567.06/6,444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.50

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