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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.24, 9,722.76 and 2,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.24, 9,722.76 and 2,097.28 is: 3,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.24 : 9,722.76 = 2,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.24/9,722.76 = 2,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.24x = 9,722.76 × 2,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.24x = 20,391,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391,350.09/6,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.21

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