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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.67, 9,685.89 and 2,075.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.67, 9,685.89 and 2,075.09 is: 3,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.67 : 9,685.89 = 2,075.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.67/9,685.89 = 2,075.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.67x = 9,685.89 × 2,075.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.67x = 20,099,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,045.05/6,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.95

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