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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.42, 9,699.14 and 2,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.42, 9,699.14 and 2,083.32 is: 3,125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.42 : 9,699.14 = 2,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.42/9,699.14 = 2,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.42x = 9,699.14 × 2,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.42x = 20,206,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206,417.55/6,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.31

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