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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.07, 9,659.97 and 2,057.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.07, 9,659.97 and 2,057.43 is: 3,086.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.07 : 9,659.97 = 2,057.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.07/9,659.97 = 2,057.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.07x = 9,659.97 × 2,057.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.07x = 19,874,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874,712.08/6,440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.10

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