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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.09, 9,640.68 and 2,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.09, 9,640.68 and 2,044.81 is: 3,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.09 : 9,640.68 = 2,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.09/9,640.68 = 2,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.09x = 9,640.68 × 2,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.09x = 19,713,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,358.87/6,427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.23

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