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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.15, 9,693.33 and 2,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.15, 9,693.33 and 2,079.63 is: 3,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.15 : 9,693.33 = 2,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.15/9,693.33 = 2,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.15x = 9,693.33 × 2,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.15x = 20,158,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,539.87/6,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.48

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