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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.77, 9,431.32 and 2,070.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.77, 9,431.32 and 2,070.27 is: 3,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.77 : 9,431.32 = 2,070.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.77/9,431.32 = 2,070.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.77x = 9,431.32 × 2,070.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.77x = 19,525,378.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525,378.86/6,286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.79

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