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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,472.40, 9,708.72 and 2,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,472.40, 9,708.72 and 2,029.97 is: 3,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,472.40 : 9,708.72 = 2,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,472.40/9,708.72 = 2,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,472.40x = 9,708.72 × 2,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,472.40x = 19,708,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,352.91/6,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.98

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