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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.40, 9,623.34 and 2,032.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.40, 9,623.34 and 2,032.85 is: 3,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.40 : 9,623.34 = 2,032.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.40/9,623.34 = 2,032.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.40x = 9,623.34 × 2,032.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.40x = 19,562,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562,758.60/6,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.35

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