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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.02, 9,664.38 and 2,746.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.02, 9,664.38 and 2,746.38 is: 4,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.02 : 9,664.38 = 2,746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.02/9,664.38 = 2,746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.02x = 9,664.38 × 2,746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.02x = 26,542,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,059.94/6,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.23

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