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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.62, 9,726.32 and 2,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.62, 9,726.32 and 2,099.66 is: 3,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.62 : 9,726.32 = 2,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.62/9,726.32 = 2,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.62x = 9,726.32 × 2,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.62x = 20,421,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421,921.67/6,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.77

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