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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,496.80, 9,744.21 and 2,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,496.80, 9,744.21 and 2,114.25 is: 3,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,496.80 : 9,744.21 = 2,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,496.80/9,744.21 = 2,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,496.80x = 9,744.21 × 2,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,496.80x = 20,601,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,695.99/6,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.05

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