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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.38, 9,666.45 and 2,442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.38, 9,666.45 and 2,442.53 is: 3,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.38 : 9,666.45 = 2,442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.38/9,666.45 = 2,442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.38x = 9,666.45 × 2,442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.38x = 23,610,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,610,545.79/6,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.74

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