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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.31, 9,665.86 and 2,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.31, 9,665.86 and 2,060.59 is: 3,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.31 : 9,665.86 = 2,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.31/9,665.86 = 2,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.31x = 9,665.86 × 2,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.31x = 19,917,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,917,381.39/6,444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.69

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