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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.33, 9,705.69 and 2,087.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.33, 9,705.69 and 2,087.82 is: 3,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.33 : 9,705.69 = 2,087.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.33/9,705.69 = 2,087.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.33x = 9,705.69 × 2,087.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.33x = 20,263,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263,733.70/6,470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.80

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