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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.33, 9,615.51 and 2,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.33, 9,615.51 and 2,027.97 is: 3,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.33 : 9,615.51 = 2,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.33/9,615.51 = 2,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.33x = 9,615.51 × 2,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.33x = 19,499,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499,965.81/6,411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.49

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