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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,469.85, 9,706.29 and 2,087.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,469.85, 9,706.29 and 2,087.35 is: 3,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,469.85 : 9,706.29 = 2,087.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,469.85/9,706.29 = 2,087.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,469.85x = 9,706.29 × 2,087.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,469.85x = 20,260,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260,424.43/6,469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.51

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