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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.74, 9,744.63 and 2,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.74, 9,744.63 and 2,112.17 is: 3,168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.74 : 9,744.63 = 2,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.74/9,744.63 = 2,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.74x = 9,744.63 × 2,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.74x = 20,582,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582,343.47/6,495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.59

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