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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.98, 9,727.50 and 2,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.98, 9,727.50 and 2,101.44 is: 3,152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.98 : 9,727.50 = 2,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.98/9,727.50 = 2,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.98x = 9,727.50 × 2,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.98x = 20,441,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441,714.22/6,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.65

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