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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.39, 9,695.34 and 3,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.39, 9,695.34 and 3,133.76 is: 4,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.39 : 9,695.34 = 3,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.39/9,695.34 = 3,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.39x = 9,695.34 × 3,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.39x = 30,382,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382,868.68/6,466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.58

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