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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.30, 9,720.99 and 2,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.30, 9,720.99 and 2,099.14 is: 3,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.30 : 9,720.99 = 2,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.30/9,720.99 = 2,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.30x = 9,720.99 × 2,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.30x = 20,405,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,405,718.95/6,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.40

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