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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.54, 9,693.81 and 2,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.54, 9,693.81 and 2,080.08 is: 3,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.54 : 9,693.81 = 2,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.54/9,693.81 = 2,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.54x = 9,693.81 × 2,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.54x = 20,163,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163,900.30/6,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.12

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