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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,480.73, 9,722.99 and 2,098.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,480.73, 9,722.99 and 2,098.09 is: 3,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,480.73 : 9,722.99 = 2,098.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,480.73/9,722.99 = 2,098.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,480.73x = 9,722.99 × 2,098.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,480.73x = 20,399,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,399,708.09/6,480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.75

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