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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.98, 9,668.13 and 2,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.98, 9,668.13 and 2,062.46 is: 3,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.98 : 9,668.13 = 2,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.98/9,668.13 = 2,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.98x = 9,668.13 × 2,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.98x = 19,940,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940,131.40/6,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.90

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