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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.96, 9,708.67 and 2,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.96, 9,708.67 and 2,962.44 is: 4,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.96 : 9,708.67 = 2,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.96/9,708.67 = 2,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.96x = 9,708.67 × 2,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.96x = 28,761,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761,361.81/6,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.68

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