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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.06, 9,663.09 and 2,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.06, 9,663.09 and 2,059.90 is: 3,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.06 : 9,663.09 = 2,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.06/9,663.09 = 2,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.06x = 9,663.09 × 2,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.06x = 19,904,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,904,999.09/6,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.85

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