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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,434.65, 9,652.70 and 2,051.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,434.65, 9,652.70 and 2,051.11 is: 3,076.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,434.65 : 9,652.70 = 2,051.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,434.65/9,652.70 = 2,051.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,434.65x = 9,652.70 × 2,051.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,434.65x = 19,798,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,749.50/6,434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.90

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