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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.39, 9,710.34 and 2,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.39, 9,710.34 and 2,974.33 is: 4,456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.39 : 9,710.34 = 2,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.39/9,710.34 = 2,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.39x = 9,710.34 × 2,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.39x = 28,881,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881,755.57/6,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.11

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