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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.28, 9,667.63 and 2,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.28, 9,667.63 and 2,283.80 is: 3,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.28 : 9,667.63 = 2,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.28/9,667.63 = 2,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.28x = 9,667.63 × 2,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.28x = 22,078,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,933.39/6,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.13

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