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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.68, 9,717.36 and 2,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.68, 9,717.36 and 2,095.96 is: 3,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.68 : 9,717.36 = 2,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.68/9,717.36 = 2,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.68x = 9,717.36 × 2,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.68x = 20,367,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,367,197.87/6,479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.24

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