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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,496.93, 9,746.93 and 2,114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,496.93, 9,746.93 and 2,114.38 is: 3,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,496.93 : 9,746.93 = 2,114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,496.93/9,746.93 = 2,114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,496.93x = 9,746.93 × 2,114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,496.93x = 20,608,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608,758.90/6,496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.08

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