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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,460.70, 9,691.52 and 2,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,460.70, 9,691.52 and 2,081.30 is: 3,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,460.70 : 9,691.52 = 2,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,460.70/9,691.52 = 2,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,460.70x = 9,691.52 × 2,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,460.70x = 20,170,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170,901.71/6,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.09

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