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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.36, 9,645.12 and 2,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.36, 9,645.12 and 2,050.96 is: 3,076.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.36 : 9,645.12 = 2,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.36/9,645.12 = 2,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.36x = 9,645.12 × 2,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.36x = 19,781,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781,755.32/6,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.31

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