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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.16, 9,663.06 and 2,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.16, 9,663.06 and 2,977 is: 4,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.16 : 9,663.06 = 2,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.16/9,663.06 = 2,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.16x = 9,663.06 × 2,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.16x = 28,766,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,766,929.62/6,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.95

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