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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.09, 9,641.34 and 2,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.09, 9,641.34 and 2,043.52 is: 3,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.09 : 9,641.34 = 2,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.09/9,641.34 = 2,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.09x = 9,641.34 × 2,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.09x = 19,702,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,702,247.01/6,427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.50

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