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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,446.41, 9,668.03 and 2,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,446.41, 9,668.03 and 2,062.96 is: 3,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,446.41 : 9,668.03 = 2,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,446.41/9,668.03 = 2,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,446.41x = 9,668.03 × 2,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,446.41x = 19,944,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944,759.17/6,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.93

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