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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.34, 9,670.15 and 2,746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.34, 9,670.15 and 2,746.18 is: 4,120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.34 : 9,670.15 = 2,746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.34/9,670.15 = 2,746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.34x = 9,670.15 × 2,746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.34x = 26,555,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,555,972.53/6,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.82

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