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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.61, 9,608.43 and 2,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.61, 9,608.43 and 2,023.06 is: 3,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.61 : 9,608.43 = 2,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.61/9,608.43 = 2,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.61x = 9,608.43 × 2,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.61x = 19,438,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,430.40/6,405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.59

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