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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.96, 9,609.48 and 2,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.96, 9,609.48 and 2,023.32 is: 3,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.96 : 9,609.48 = 2,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.96/9,609.48 = 2,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.96x = 9,609.48 × 2,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.96x = 19,443,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443,053.07/6,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.15

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