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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.54, 9,644.31 and 2,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.54, 9,644.31 and 2,047 is: 3,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.54 : 9,644.31 = 2,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.54/9,644.31 = 2,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.54x = 9,644.31 × 2,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.54x = 19,741,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741,902.57/6,429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.50

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