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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.03, 9,721.48 and 2,970.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.03, 9,721.48 and 2,970.04 is: 4,455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.03 : 9,721.48 = 2,970.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.03/9,721.48 = 2,970.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.03x = 9,721.48 × 2,970.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.03x = 28,873,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873,184.46/6,481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.03

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