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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.58, 9,668.16 and 2,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.58, 9,668.16 and 2,062.94 is: 3,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.58 : 9,668.16 = 2,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.58/9,668.16 = 2,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.58x = 9,668.16 × 2,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.58x = 19,944,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944,785.65/6,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.34

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