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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.70, 9,663 and 2,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.70, 9,663 and 2,059.50 is: 3,089.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.70 : 9,663 = 2,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.70/9,663 = 2,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.70x = 9,663 × 2,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.70x = 19,900,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,900,948.50/6,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.39

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