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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.27, 9,676.91 and 2,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.27, 9,676.91 and 2,069.08 is: 3,103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.27 : 9,676.91 = 2,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.27/9,676.91 = 2,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.27x = 9,676.91 × 2,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.27x = 20,022,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,022,281.92/6,451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.62

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