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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.90, 9,730.35 and 2,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.90, 9,730.35 and 2,104.80 is: 3,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.90 : 9,730.35 = 2,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.90/9,730.35 = 2,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.90x = 9,730.35 × 2,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.90x = 20,480,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480,440.68/6,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.20

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