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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,419.49, 9,630.15 and 2,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,419.49, 9,630.15 and 2,037.33 is: 3,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,419.49 : 9,630.15 = 2,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,419.49/9,630.15 = 2,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,419.49x = 9,630.15 × 2,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,419.49x = 19,619,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619,793.50/6,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.29

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