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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.42, 9,664.34 and 2,931.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.42, 9,664.34 and 2,931.49 is: 4,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.42 : 9,664.34 = 2,931.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.42/9,664.34 = 2,931.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.42x = 9,664.34 × 2,931.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.42x = 28,330,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330,884.58/6,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.19

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