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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,480.78, 9,711.96 and 2,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,480.78, 9,711.96 and 2,962.14 is: 4,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,480.78 : 9,711.96 = 2,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,480.78/9,711.96 = 2,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,480.78x = 9,711.96 × 2,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,480.78x = 28,768,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,768,185.19/6,480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.00

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