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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,469.52, 9,706.10 and 2,087.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,469.52, 9,706.10 and 2,087.31 is: 3,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,469.52 : 9,706.10 = 2,087.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,469.52/9,706.10 = 2,087.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,469.52x = 9,706.10 × 2,087.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,469.52x = 20,259,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,665.55/6,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.56

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