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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,505.46, 9,761.21 and 2,063.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,505.46, 9,761.21 and 2,063.83 is: 3,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,505.46 : 9,761.21 = 2,063.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,505.46/9,761.21 = 2,063.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,505.46x = 9,761.21 × 2,063.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,505.46x = 20,145,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145,458.79/6,505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.70

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