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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.21, 9,679.22 and 2,071.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.21, 9,679.22 and 2,071.01 is: 3,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.21 : 9,679.22 = 2,071.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.21/9,679.22 = 2,071.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.21x = 9,679.22 × 2,071.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.21x = 20,045,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,761.41/6,452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.81

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