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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.21, 9,646.39 and 2,049.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.21, 9,646.39 and 2,049.01 is: 3,073.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.21 : 9,646.39 = 2,049.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.21/9,646.39 = 2,049.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.21x = 9,646.39 × 2,049.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.21x = 19,765,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,765,549.57/6,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.86

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