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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.39, 9,741.26 and 2,115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.39, 9,741.26 and 2,115.92 is: 3,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.39 : 9,741.26 = 2,115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.39/9,741.26 = 2,115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.39x = 9,741.26 × 2,115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.39x = 20,611,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611,756.50/6,495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.29

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