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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.20, 9,639.98 and 2,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.20, 9,639.98 and 2,044.74 is: 3,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.20 : 9,639.98 = 2,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.20/9,639.98 = 2,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.20x = 9,639.98 × 2,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.20x = 19,711,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711,252.71/6,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.85

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