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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.96, 9,717.91 and 2,096.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.96, 9,717.91 and 2,096.51 is: 3,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.96 : 9,717.91 = 2,096.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.96/9,717.91 = 2,096.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.96x = 9,717.91 × 2,096.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.96x = 20,373,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373,641.66/6,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.10

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