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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.77, 9,618.24 and 2,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.77, 9,618.24 and 2,029.66 is: 3,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.77 : 9,618.24 = 2,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.77/9,618.24 = 2,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.77x = 9,618.24 × 2,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.77x = 19,521,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521,740.56/6,412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.20

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