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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.06, 9,959.46 and 2,744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.06, 9,959.46 and 2,744.34 is: 4,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.06 : 9,959.46 = 2,744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.06/9,959.46 = 2,744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.06x = 9,959.46 × 2,744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.06x = 27,332,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,144.46/6,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.01

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