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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,493.59, 9,737.71 and 2,490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,493.59, 9,737.71 and 2,490.36 is: 3,734.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,493.59 : 9,737.71 = 2,490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,493.59/9,737.71 = 2,490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,493.59x = 9,737.71 × 2,490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,493.59x = 24,250,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,360.73/6,493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.51

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