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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.10, 9,716.21 and 2,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.10, 9,716.21 and 2,095.38 is: 3,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.10 : 9,716.21 = 2,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.10/9,716.21 = 2,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.10x = 9,716.21 × 2,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.10x = 20,359,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359,152.11/6,479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.28

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