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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.84, 9,634.55 and 2,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.84, 9,634.55 and 2,041.34 is: 3,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.84 : 9,634.55 = 2,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.84/9,634.55 = 2,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.84x = 9,634.55 × 2,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.84x = 19,667,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667,333.92/6,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.62

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