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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,446.59, 9,670.08 and 2,286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,446.59, 9,670.08 and 2,286.53 is: 3,429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,446.59 : 9,670.08 = 2,286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,446.59/9,670.08 = 2,286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,446.59x = 9,670.08 × 2,286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,446.59x = 22,110,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,924.51/6,446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.86

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