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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,449.10, 9,663.82 and 2,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,449.10, 9,663.82 and 2,937.12 is: 4,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,449.10 : 9,663.82 = 2,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,449.10/9,663.82 = 2,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,449.10x = 9,663.82 × 2,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,449.10x = 28,383,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,383,799.00/6,449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.20

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