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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,448.77, 9,677.88 and 2,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,448.77, 9,677.88 and 2,942.73 is: 4,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,448.77 : 9,677.88 = 2,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,448.77/9,677.88 = 2,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,448.77x = 9,677.88 × 2,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,448.77x = 28,479,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479,387.81/6,448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.25

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