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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,448.33, 9,668.85 and 3,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,448.33, 9,668.85 and 3,162.97 is: 4,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,448.33 : 9,668.85 = 3,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,448.33/9,668.85 = 3,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,448.33x = 9,668.85 × 3,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,448.33x = 30,582,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,582,282.48/6,448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.67

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