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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,422.40, 9,633.57 and 2,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,422.40, 9,633.57 and 2,039.82 is: 3,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,422.40 : 9,633.57 = 2,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,422.40/9,633.57 = 2,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,422.40x = 9,633.57 × 2,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,422.40x = 19,650,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650,748.76/6,422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.72

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