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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.38, 9,685.44 and 2,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.38, 9,685.44 and 2,014.35 is: 3,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.38 : 9,685.44 = 2,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.38/9,685.44 = 2,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.38x = 9,685.44 × 2,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.38x = 19,509,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,509,866.06/6,456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.80

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