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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,505.68, 9,759.24 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,505.68, 9,759.24 and 2,063.28 is: 3,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,505.68 : 9,759.24 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,505.68/9,759.24 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,505.68x = 9,759.24 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,505.68x = 20,136,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,136,044.71/6,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.15

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