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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.72, 9,634.36 and 2,041.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.72, 9,634.36 and 2,041.21 is: 3,061.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.72 : 9,634.36 = 2,041.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.72/9,634.36 = 2,041.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.72x = 9,634.36 × 2,041.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.72x = 19,665,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,751.98/6,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.43

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