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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,438.66, 9,658.62 and 2,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,438.66, 9,658.62 and 2,055.06 is: 3,082.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,438.66 : 9,658.62 = 2,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,438.66/9,658.62 = 2,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,438.66x = 9,658.62 × 2,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,438.66x = 19,849,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,043.62/6,438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.79

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