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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,433.08, 9,649.53 and 2,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,433.08, 9,649.53 and 2,049.72 is: 3,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,433.08 : 9,649.53 = 2,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,433.08/9,649.53 = 2,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,433.08x = 9,649.53 × 2,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,433.08x = 19,778,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778,834.63/6,433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.55

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