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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.40, 9,705.60 and 2,088.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.40, 9,705.60 and 2,088.50 is: 3,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.40 : 9,705.60 = 2,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.40/9,705.60 = 2,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.40x = 9,705.60 × 2,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.40x = 20,270,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,270,145.60/6,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.75

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