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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,460.74, 9,693.33 and 2,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,460.74, 9,693.33 and 2,762.82 is: 4,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,460.74 : 9,693.33 = 2,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,460.74/9,693.33 = 2,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,460.74x = 9,693.33 × 2,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,460.74x = 26,780,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780,925.99/6,460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.18

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