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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.72, 9,692.01 and 2,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.72, 9,692.01 and 2,079.14 is: 3,118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.72 : 9,692.01 = 2,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.72/9,692.01 = 2,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.72x = 9,692.01 × 2,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.72x = 20,150,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,997.21/6,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.04

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