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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,467.72, 9,699.35 and 2,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,467.72, 9,699.35 and 2,084.13 is: 3,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,467.72 : 9,699.35 = 2,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,467.72/9,699.35 = 2,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,467.72x = 9,699.35 × 2,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,467.72x = 20,214,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214,695.89/6,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.48

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