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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.43, 9,616.18 and 2,028.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.43, 9,616.18 and 2,028.31 is: 3,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.43 : 9,616.18 = 2,028.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.43/9,616.18 = 2,028.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.43x = 9,616.18 × 2,028.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.43x = 19,504,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,607.95/6,411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.16

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