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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.72, 9,668.58 and 2,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.72, 9,668.58 and 2,002.16 is: 3,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.72 : 9,668.58 = 2,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.72/9,668.58 = 2,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.72x = 9,668.58 × 2,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.72x = 19,357,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357,995.79/6,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.70

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