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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,446.03, 9,666.92 and 2,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,446.03, 9,666.92 and 2,062.44 is: 3,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,446.03 : 9,666.92 = 2,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,446.03/9,666.92 = 2,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,446.03x = 9,666.92 × 2,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,446.03x = 19,937,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,937,432.17/6,446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.98

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