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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.41, 9,693.30 and 2,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.41, 9,693.30 and 2,079.77 is: 3,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.41 : 9,693.30 = 2,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.41/9,693.30 = 2,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.41x = 9,693.30 × 2,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.41x = 20,159,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159,834.54/6,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.55

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