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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.80, 9,665.76 and 2,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.80, 9,665.76 and 2,061.16 is: 3,091.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.80 : 9,665.76 = 2,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.80/9,665.76 = 2,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.80x = 9,665.76 × 2,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.80x = 19,922,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,922,677.88/6,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.76

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