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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.88, 9,730.44 and 2,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.88, 9,730.44 and 2,104.32 is: 3,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.88 : 9,730.44 = 2,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.88/9,730.44 = 2,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.88x = 9,730.44 × 2,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.88x = 20,475,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475,959.50/6,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.52

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