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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,476.31, 9,711.78 and 2,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,476.31, 9,711.78 and 2,032.49 is: 3,047.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,476.31 : 9,711.78 = 2,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,476.31/9,711.78 = 2,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,476.31x = 9,711.78 × 2,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,476.31x = 19,739,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739,095.73/6,476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.89

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