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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.68, 9,706.02 and 2,770.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.68, 9,706.02 and 2,770.51 is: 4,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.68 : 9,706.02 = 2,770.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.68/9,706.02 = 2,770.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.68x = 9,706.02 × 2,770.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.68x = 26,890,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,890,625.47/6,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.77

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