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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,446.38, 9,668.36 and 2,286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,446.38, 9,668.36 and 2,286.22 is: 3,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,446.38 : 9,668.36 = 2,286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,446.38/9,668.36 = 2,286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,446.38x = 9,668.36 × 2,286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,446.38x = 22,103,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,998.00/6,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.90

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