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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.97, 9,646.35 and 2,048.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.97, 9,646.35 and 2,048.37 is: 3,072.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.97 : 9,646.35 = 2,048.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.97/9,646.35 = 2,048.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.97x = 9,646.35 × 2,048.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.97x = 19,759,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,293.95/6,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.52

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