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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.78, 9,727.02 and 2,100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.78, 9,727.02 and 2,100.89 is: 3,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.78 : 9,727.02 = 2,100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.78/9,727.02 = 2,100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.78x = 9,727.02 × 2,100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.78x = 20,435,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435,423.37/6,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.78

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