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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,464.73, 9,701.15 and 2,954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,464.73, 9,701.15 and 2,954.19 is: 4,433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,464.73 : 9,701.15 = 2,954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,464.73/9,701.15 = 2,954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,464.73x = 9,701.15 × 2,954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,464.73x = 28,659,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,659,025.55/6,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.14

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