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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,401.43, 9,601.34 and 2,017.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,401.43, 9,601.34 and 2,017.71 is: 3,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,401.43 : 9,601.34 = 2,017.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,401.43/9,601.34 = 2,017.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,401.43x = 9,601.34 × 2,017.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,401.43x = 19,372,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,372,709.64/6,401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.31

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