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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.42, 9,655.98 and 2,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.42, 9,655.98 and 2,054.81 is: 3,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.42 : 9,655.98 = 2,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.42/9,655.98 = 2,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.42x = 9,655.98 × 2,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.42x = 19,841,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,841,204.26/6,437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.17

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