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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.56, 9,724.63 and 2,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.56, 9,724.63 and 2,099.84 is: 3,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.56 : 9,724.63 = 2,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.56/9,724.63 = 2,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.56x = 9,724.63 × 2,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.56x = 20,420,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420,137.50/6,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.53

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