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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.20, 9,716.76 and 2,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.20, 9,716.76 and 2,093.20 is: 3,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.20 : 9,716.76 = 2,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.20/9,716.76 = 2,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.20x = 9,716.76 × 2,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.20x = 20,339,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339,122.03/6,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.11

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