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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.79, 9,727.54 and 4,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.79, 9,727.54 and 4,020.20 is: 6,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.79 : 9,727.54 = 4,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.79/9,727.54 = 4,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.79x = 9,727.54 × 4,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.79x = 39,106,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,106,597.62/6,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.31

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