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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.70, 9,659.99 and 2,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.70, 9,659.99 and 2,057.49 is: 3,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.70 : 9,659.99 = 2,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.70/9,659.99 = 2,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.70x = 9,659.99 × 2,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.70x = 19,875,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875,337.97/6,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.38

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