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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.66, 9,717.69 and 2,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.66, 9,717.69 and 2,095.02 is: 3,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.66 : 9,717.69 = 2,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.66/9,717.69 = 2,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.66x = 9,717.69 × 2,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.66x = 20,358,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358,754.90/6,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.92

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