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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.66, 9,644.37 and 2,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.66, 9,644.37 and 2,047.06 is: 3,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.66 : 9,644.37 = 2,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.66/9,644.37 = 2,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.66x = 9,644.37 × 2,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.66x = 19,742,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742,604.05/6,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.55

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