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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.03, 9,659.97 and 2,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.03, 9,659.97 and 2,057.58 is: 3,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.03 : 9,659.97 = 2,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.03/9,659.97 = 2,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.03x = 9,659.97 × 2,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.03x = 19,876,161.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,161.07/6,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.87

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