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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463.52, 9,694.74 and 2,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,463.52, 9,694.74 and 2,079.80 is: 3,119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,463.52 : 9,694.74 = 2,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,463.52/9,694.74 = 2,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,463.52x = 9,694.74 × 2,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,463.52x = 20,163,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163,120.25/6,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.53

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