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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.52, 9,636.78 and 2,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.52, 9,636.78 and 2,041.16 is: 3,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.52 : 9,636.78 = 2,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.52/9,636.78 = 2,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.52x = 9,636.78 × 2,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.52x = 19,670,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670,209.86/6,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.74

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