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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,476.44, 9,709.39 and 2,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,476.44, 9,709.39 and 2,031.82 is: 3,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,476.44 : 9,709.39 = 2,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,476.44/9,709.39 = 2,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,476.44x = 9,709.39 × 2,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,476.44x = 19,727,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727,732.79/6,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.08

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