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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.89, 9,624.29 and 2,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.89, 9,624.29 and 2,035.40 is: 3,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.89 : 9,624.29 = 2,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.89/9,624.29 = 2,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.89x = 9,624.29 × 2,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.89x = 19,589,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589,221.57/6,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.76

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