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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.28, 9,715.86 and 2,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.28, 9,715.86 and 2,094.64 is: 3,141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.28 : 9,715.86 = 2,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.28/9,715.86 = 2,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.28x = 9,715.86 × 2,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.28x = 20,351,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351,228.99/6,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.94

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