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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.09, 9,636.18 and 2,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.09, 9,636.18 and 2,041.81 is: 3,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.09 : 9,636.18 = 2,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.09/9,636.18 = 2,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.09x = 9,636.18 × 2,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.09x = 19,675,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,248.69/6,424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.73

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