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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,484.94, 9,727.46 and 2,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,484.94, 9,727.46 and 2,102.39 is: 3,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,484.94 : 9,727.46 = 2,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,484.94/9,727.46 = 2,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,484.94x = 9,727.46 × 2,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,484.94x = 20,450,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450,855.48/6,484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.59

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