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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.76, 9,686.52 and 2,077.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.76, 9,686.52 and 2,077.29 is: 3,116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.76 : 9,686.52 = 2,077.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.76/9,686.52 = 2,077.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.76x = 9,686.52 × 2,077.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.76x = 20,121,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,711.13/6,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.38

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