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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.56, 9,672.96 and 2,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.56, 9,672.96 and 2,065.46 is: 3,098.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.56 : 9,672.96 = 2,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.56/9,672.96 = 2,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.56x = 9,672.96 × 2,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.56x = 19,979,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,979,111.96/6,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.71

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