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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.36, 9,634.62 and 2,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.36, 9,634.62 and 2,041.08 is: 3,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.36 : 9,634.62 = 2,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.36/9,634.62 = 2,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.36x = 9,634.62 × 2,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.36x = 19,665,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,030.19/6,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.49

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