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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.58, 9,623.64 and 2,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.58, 9,623.64 and 2,032.94 is: 3,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.58 : 9,623.64 = 2,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.58/9,623.64 = 2,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.58x = 9,623.64 × 2,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.58x = 19,564,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564,282.70/6,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.50

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