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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.72, 9,958.74 and 2,947.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.72, 9,958.74 and 2,947.69 is: 4,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.72 : 9,958.74 = 2,947.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.72/9,958.74 = 2,947.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.72x = 9,958.74 × 2,947.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.72x = 29,355,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,355,253.41/6,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.50

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