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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.40, 9,967.32 and 2,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.40, 9,967.32 and 2,486.40 is: 3,729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.40 : 9,967.32 = 2,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.40/9,967.32 = 2,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.40x = 9,967.32 × 2,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.40x = 24,782,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782,744.45/6,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.87

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