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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,471.93, 9,706.78 and 2,089.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,471.93, 9,706.78 and 2,089.43 is: 3,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,471.93 : 9,706.78 = 2,089.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,471.93/9,706.78 = 2,089.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,471.93x = 9,706.78 × 2,089.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,471.93x = 20,281,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,637.34/6,471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.79

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