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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.38, 9,663.39 and 2,060.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.38, 9,663.39 and 2,060.10 is: 3,090.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.38 : 9,663.39 = 2,060.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.38/9,663.39 = 2,060.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.38x = 9,663.39 × 2,060.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.38x = 19,907,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907,549.74/6,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.09

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