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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.28, 9,683.51 and 2,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.28, 9,683.51 and 2,073.17 is: 3,109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.28 : 9,683.51 = 2,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.28/9,683.51 = 2,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.28x = 9,683.51 × 2,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.28x = 20,075,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075,555.51/6,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.46

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