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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.09, 9,660.71 and 2,057.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.09, 9,660.71 and 2,057.97 is: 3,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.09 : 9,660.71 = 2,057.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.09/9,660.71 = 2,057.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.09x = 9,660.71 × 2,057.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.09x = 19,881,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,881,441.07/6,441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.66

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