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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.16, 9,743.96 and 2,113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.16, 9,743.96 and 2,113.87 is: 3,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.16 : 9,743.96 = 2,113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.16/9,743.96 = 2,113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.16x = 9,743.96 × 2,113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.16x = 20,597,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,464.73/6,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.20

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