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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.89, 9,608.83 and 2,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.89, 9,608.83 and 2,023.33 is: 3,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.89 : 9,608.83 = 2,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.89/9,608.83 = 2,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.89x = 9,608.83 × 2,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.89x = 19,441,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441,822.94/6,405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.99

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