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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.08, 9,720.97 and 2,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.08, 9,720.97 and 2,320.92 is: 3,481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.08 : 9,720.97 = 2,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.08/9,720.97 = 2,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.08x = 9,720.97 × 2,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.08x = 22,561,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,593.69/6,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.15

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