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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.87, 9,697.23 and 2,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.87, 9,697.23 and 2,955.83 is: 4,432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.87 : 9,697.23 = 2,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.87/9,697.23 = 2,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.87x = 9,697.23 × 2,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.87x = 28,663,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,663,387.59/6,466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.34

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