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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,436.26, 9,654.56 and 2,053.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,436.26, 9,654.56 and 2,053.71 is: 3,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,436.26 : 9,654.56 = 2,053.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,436.26/9,654.56 = 2,053.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,436.26x = 9,654.56 × 2,053.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,436.26x = 19,827,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,691.00/6,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.62

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