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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463.59, 9,695.39 and 2,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,463.59, 9,695.39 and 2,081.04 is: 3,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,463.59 : 9,695.39 = 2,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,463.59/9,695.39 = 2,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,463.59x = 9,695.39 × 2,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,463.59x = 20,176,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176,484.00/6,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.56

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