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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.22, 9,666.94 and 2,547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.22, 9,666.94 and 2,547.72 is: 3,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.22 : 9,666.94 = 2,547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.22/9,666.94 = 2,547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.22x = 9,666.94 × 2,547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.22x = 24,628,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,628,656.38/6,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.82

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