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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,472.26, 9,706.31 and 2,088.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,472.26, 9,706.31 and 2,088.69 is: 3,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,472.26 : 9,706.31 = 2,088.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,472.26/9,706.31 = 2,088.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,472.26x = 9,706.31 × 2,088.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,472.26x = 20,273,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,462.19/6,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.36

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