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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,417.64, 9,627.90 and 2,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,417.64, 9,627.90 and 2,035.24 is: 3,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,417.64 : 9,627.90 = 2,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,417.64/9,627.90 = 2,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,417.64x = 9,627.90 × 2,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,417.64x = 19,595,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595,087.20/6,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.32

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