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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.96, 9,618.75 and 2,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.96, 9,618.75 and 2,027.84 is: 3,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.96 : 9,618.75 = 2,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.96/9,618.75 = 2,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.96x = 9,618.75 × 2,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.96x = 19,505,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,505,237.91/6,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.01

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