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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463.22, 9,695.76 and 2,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,463.22, 9,695.76 and 2,079.22 is: 3,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,463.22 : 9,695.76 = 2,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,463.22/9,695.76 = 2,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,463.22x = 9,695.76 × 2,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,463.22x = 20,159,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159,618.11/6,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.13

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