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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.17, 9,665.46 and 2,285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.17, 9,665.46 and 2,285.01 is: 3,426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.17 : 9,665.46 = 2,285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.17/9,665.46 = 2,285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.17x = 9,665.46 × 2,285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.17x = 22,085,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,085,672.75/6,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.70

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