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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.40, 9,967.20 and 2,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.40, 9,967.20 and 2,945.20 is: 4,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.40 : 9,967.20 = 2,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.40/9,967.20 = 2,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.40x = 9,967.20 × 2,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.40x = 29,355,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,355,397.44/6,642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.40

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