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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,471.84, 9,707.88 and 2,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,471.84, 9,707.88 and 2,088.96 is: 3,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,471.84 : 9,707.88 = 2,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,471.84/9,707.88 = 2,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,471.84x = 9,707.88 × 2,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,471.84x = 20,279,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279,373.00/6,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.48

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