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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.98, 9,609.03 and 2,023.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.98, 9,609.03 and 2,023.47 is: 3,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.98 : 9,609.03 = 2,023.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.98/9,609.03 = 2,023.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.98x = 9,609.03 × 2,023.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.98x = 19,443,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443,583.93/6,405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.23

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