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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.83, 9,695.36 and 2,081.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.83, 9,695.36 and 2,081.34 is: 3,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.83 : 9,695.36 = 2,081.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.83/9,695.36 = 2,081.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.83x = 9,695.36 × 2,081.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.83x = 20,179,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,345.79/6,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.37

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