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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.58, 9,957.39 and 2,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.58, 9,957.39 and 2,942.26 is: 4,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.58 : 9,957.39 = 2,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.58/9,957.39 = 2,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.58x = 9,957.39 × 2,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.58x = 29,297,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,230.30/6,645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.53

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