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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,488.70, 9,727.06 and 2,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,488.70, 9,727.06 and 2,103.90 is: 3,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,488.70 : 9,727.06 = 2,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,488.70/9,727.06 = 2,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,488.70x = 9,727.06 × 2,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,488.70x = 20,464,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464,761.53/6,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.91

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