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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.52, 9,666.23 and 2,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.52, 9,666.23 and 2,061.94 is: 3,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.52 : 9,666.23 = 2,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.52/9,666.23 = 2,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.52x = 9,666.23 × 2,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.52x = 19,931,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,931,151.81/6,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.25

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