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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,484.08, 9,717.66 and 2,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,484.08, 9,717.66 and 2,972.82 is: 4,455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,484.08 : 9,717.66 = 2,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,484.08/9,717.66 = 2,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,484.08x = 9,717.66 × 2,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,484.08x = 28,888,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888,854.00/6,484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.35

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