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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.33, 9,621.77 and 2,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.33, 9,621.77 and 2,031.69 is: 3,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.33 : 9,621.77 = 2,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.33/9,621.77 = 2,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.33x = 9,621.77 × 2,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.33x = 19,548,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,548,443.73/6,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.62

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