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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.74, 9,663.63 and 2,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.74, 9,663.63 and 2,059.02 is: 3,088.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.74 : 9,663.63 = 2,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.74/9,663.63 = 2,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.74x = 9,663.63 × 2,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.74x = 19,897,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897,607.44/6,442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.38

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