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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,460.92, 9,691.26 and 2,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,460.92, 9,691.26 and 2,078.28 is: 3,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,460.92 : 9,691.26 = 2,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,460.92/9,691.26 = 2,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,460.92x = 9,691.26 × 2,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,460.92x = 20,141,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,151.83/6,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.38

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