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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.82, 9,641.97 and 2,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.82, 9,641.97 and 2,044.85 is: 3,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.82 : 9,641.97 = 2,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.82/9,641.97 = 2,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.82x = 9,641.97 × 2,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.82x = 19,716,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,334.14/6,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.34

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