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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.29, 9,709.58 and 2,092.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.29, 9,709.58 and 2,092.17 is: 3,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.29 : 9,709.58 = 2,092.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.29/9,709.58 = 2,092.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.29x = 9,709.58 × 2,092.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.29x = 20,314,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,091.99/6,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.17

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