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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,446.32, 9,674.96 and 2,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,446.32, 9,674.96 and 2,553.44 is: 3,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,446.32 : 9,674.96 = 2,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,446.32/9,674.96 = 2,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,446.32x = 9,674.96 × 2,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,446.32x = 24,704,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704,429.86/6,446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.33

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