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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,464.08, 9,697.72 and 1,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,464.08, 9,697.72 and 1,847.08 is: 2,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,464.08 : 9,697.72 = 1,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,464.08/9,697.72 = 1,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,464.08x = 9,697.72 × 1,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,464.08x = 17,912,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,912,464.66/6,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.08

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