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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.92, 9,695.96 and 2,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.92, 9,695.96 and 2,080.24 is: 3,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.92 : 9,695.96 = 2,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.92/9,695.96 = 2,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.92x = 9,695.96 × 2,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.92x = 20,169,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169,923.83/6,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.87

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