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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.74, 9,662.13 and 2,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.74, 9,662.13 and 2,058.02 is: 3,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.74 : 9,662.13 = 2,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.74/9,662.13 = 2,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.74x = 9,662.13 × 2,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.74x = 19,884,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,884,808.47/6,441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.87

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