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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.18, 9,720.84 and 2,730.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.18, 9,720.84 and 2,730.45 is: 4,094.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.18 : 9,720.84 = 2,730.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.18/9,720.84 = 2,730.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.18x = 9,720.84 × 2,730.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.18x = 26,542,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,267.58/6,483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.02

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