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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.92, 9,617.74 and 2,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.92, 9,617.74 and 2,029.37 is: 3,044.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.92 : 9,617.74 = 2,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.92/9,617.74 = 2,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.92x = 9,617.74 × 2,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.92x = 19,517,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517,899.86/6,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.00

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