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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.05, 9,618.48 and 2,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.05, 9,618.48 and 2,029.41 is: 3,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.05 : 9,618.48 = 2,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.05/9,618.48 = 2,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.05x = 9,618.48 × 2,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.05x = 19,519,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519,839.50/6,412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.24

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