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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,467.63, 9,701.79 and 2,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,467.63, 9,701.79 and 2,085.44 is: 3,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,467.63 : 9,701.79 = 2,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,467.63/9,701.79 = 2,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,467.63x = 9,701.79 × 2,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,467.63x = 20,232,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232,452.43/6,467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.26

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