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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.28, 9,668.46 and 2,284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.28, 9,668.46 and 2,284.58 is: 3,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.28 : 9,668.46 = 2,284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.28/9,668.46 = 2,284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.28x = 9,668.46 × 2,284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.28x = 22,088,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,370.35/6,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.06

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