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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,421.95, 9,632.07 and 2,039.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,421.95, 9,632.07 and 2,039.85 is: 3,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,421.95 : 9,632.07 = 2,039.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,421.95/9,632.07 = 2,039.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,421.95x = 9,632.07 × 2,039.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,421.95x = 19,647,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647,977.99/6,421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.50

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