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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,434.73, 9,645.93 and 2,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,434.73, 9,645.93 and 2,049.35 is: 3,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,434.73 : 9,645.93 = 2,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,434.73/9,645.93 = 2,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,434.73x = 9,645.93 × 2,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,434.73x = 19,767,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,767,838.42/6,434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.05

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