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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.49, 9,638.26 and 2,041.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.49, 9,638.26 and 2,041.95 is: 3,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.49 : 9,638.26 = 2,041.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.49/9,638.26 = 2,041.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.49x = 9,638.26 × 2,041.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.49x = 19,680,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680,845.01/6,424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.41

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