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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,480.84, 9,721.46 and 2,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,480.84, 9,721.46 and 2,098.32 is: 3,147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,480.84 : 9,721.46 = 2,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,480.84/9,721.46 = 2,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,480.84x = 9,721.46 × 2,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,480.84x = 20,398,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398,733.95/6,480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.54

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