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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.54, 9,641.31 and 2,045.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.54, 9,641.31 and 2,045.00 is: 3,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.54 : 9,641.31 = 2,045.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.54/9,641.31 = 2,045.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.54x = 9,641.31 × 2,045.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.54x = 19,716,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,420.52/6,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.49

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