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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,464.41, 9,694.18 and 2,080.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,464.41, 9,694.18 and 2,080.69 is: 3,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,464.41 : 9,694.18 = 2,080.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,464.41/9,694.18 = 2,080.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,464.41x = 9,694.18 × 2,080.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,464.41x = 20,170,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170,561.75/6,464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.25

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