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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.26, 9,707.42 and 2,088.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.26, 9,707.42 and 2,088.05 is: 3,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.26 : 9,707.42 = 2,088.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.26/9,707.42 = 2,088.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.26x = 9,707.42 × 2,088.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.26x = 20,269,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269,607.82/6,470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.74

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