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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.58, 9,703.83 and 2,087.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.58, 9,703.83 and 2,087.13 is: 3,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.58 : 9,703.83 = 2,087.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.58/9,703.83 = 2,087.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.58x = 9,703.83 × 2,087.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.58x = 20,253,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,154.71/6,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.04

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