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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.40, 9,722.10 and 6,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.40, 9,722.10 and 6,049.40 is: 9,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.40 : 9,722.10 = 6,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.40/9,722.10 = 6,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.40x = 9,722.10 × 6,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.40x = 58,812,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,812,871.74/6,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.10

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