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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.85, 9,718.19 and 2,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.85, 9,718.19 and 2,095.24 is: 3,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.85 : 9,718.19 = 2,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.85/9,718.19 = 2,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.85x = 9,718.19 × 2,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.85x = 20,361,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361,949.94/6,477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.32

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