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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.57, 9,637.25 and 2,040.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.57, 9,637.25 and 2,040.93 is: 3,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.57 : 9,637.25 = 2,040.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.57/9,637.25 = 2,040.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.57x = 9,637.25 × 2,040.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.57x = 19,668,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,668,942.44/6,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.00

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