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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445, 9,667.50 and 2,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445, 9,667.50 and 2,797 is: 4,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445 : 9,667.50 = 2,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445/9,667.50 = 2,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445x = 9,667.50 × 2,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445x = 27,039,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039,997.50/6,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.50

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