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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.37, 9,687.39 and 2,076.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.37, 9,687.39 and 2,076.74 is: 3,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.37 : 9,687.39 = 2,076.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.37/9,687.39 = 2,076.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.37x = 9,687.39 × 2,076.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.37x = 20,118,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118,214.53/6,462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.13

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