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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.04, 9,622.77 and 2,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.04, 9,622.77 and 2,031.58 is: 3,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.04 : 9,622.77 = 2,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.04/9,622.77 = 2,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.04x = 9,622.77 × 2,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.04x = 19,549,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549,427.08/6,414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.91

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