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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,472.04, 9,709.66 and 2,772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,472.04, 9,709.66 and 2,772.44 is: 4,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,472.04 : 9,709.66 = 2,772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,472.04/9,709.66 = 2,772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,472.04x = 9,709.66 × 2,772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,472.04x = 26,919,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,449.77/6,472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.35

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