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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.63, 9,662.02 and 2,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.63, 9,662.02 and 2,058.91 is: 3,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.63 : 9,662.02 = 2,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.63/9,662.02 = 2,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.63x = 9,662.02 × 2,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.63x = 19,893,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893,200.30/6,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.75

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