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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.36, 9,663.38 and 2,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.36, 9,663.38 and 2,060.12 is: 3,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.36 : 9,663.38 = 2,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.36/9,663.38 = 2,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.36x = 9,663.38 × 2,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.36x = 19,907,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907,722.41/6,442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.13

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