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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.28, 9,666.27 and 2,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.28, 9,666.27 and 2,061.72 is: 3,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.28 : 9,666.27 = 2,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.28/9,666.27 = 2,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.28x = 9,666.27 × 2,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.28x = 19,929,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,929,142.18/6,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.53

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