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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.99, 9,716.37 and 2,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.99, 9,716.37 and 2,098.32 is: 3,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.99 : 9,716.37 = 2,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.99/9,716.37 = 2,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.99x = 9,716.37 × 2,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.99x = 20,388,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388,053.50/6,477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.28

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