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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,435.72, 9,651.96 and 2,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,435.72, 9,651.96 and 2,050.92 is: 3,075.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,435.72 : 9,651.96 = 2,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,435.72/9,651.96 = 2,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,435.72x = 9,651.96 × 2,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,435.72x = 19,795,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795,397.80/6,435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.86

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