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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.48, 9,618.18 and 2,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.48, 9,618.18 and 2,029.30 is: 3,043.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.48 : 9,618.18 = 2,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.48/9,618.18 = 2,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.48x = 9,618.18 × 2,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.48x = 19,518,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,518,172.67/6,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.78

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