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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,484.52, 9,724.74 and 2,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,484.52, 9,724.74 and 2,101 is: 3,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,484.52 : 9,724.74 = 2,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,484.52/9,724.74 = 2,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,484.52x = 9,724.74 × 2,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,484.52x = 20,431,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431,678.74/6,484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.84

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