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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.24, 9,723.39 and 2,098.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.24, 9,723.39 and 2,098.69 is: 3,148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.24 : 9,723.39 = 2,098.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.24/9,723.39 = 2,098.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.24x = 9,723.39 × 2,098.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.24x = 20,406,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406,332.74/6,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.53

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