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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.49, 9,639.76 and 2,042.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.49, 9,639.76 and 2,042.95 is: 3,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.49 : 9,639.76 = 2,042.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.49/9,639.76 = 2,042.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.49x = 9,639.76 × 2,042.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.49x = 19,693,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693,547.69/6,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.91

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