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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.78, 9,669.36 and 2,547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.78, 9,669.36 and 2,547.06 is: 3,821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.78 : 9,669.36 = 2,547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.78/9,669.36 = 2,547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.78x = 9,669.36 × 2,547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.78x = 24,628,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,628,440.08/6,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.46

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