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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.58, 9,661.75 and 2,058.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.58, 9,661.75 and 2,058.27 is: 3,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.58 : 9,661.75 = 2,058.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.58/9,661.75 = 2,058.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.58x = 9,661.75 × 2,058.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.58x = 19,886,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,490.17/6,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.21

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