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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.13, 9,747.96 and 2,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.13, 9,747.96 and 2,055.48 is: 3,083.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.13 : 9,747.96 = 2,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.13/9,747.96 = 2,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.13x = 9,747.96 × 2,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.13x = 20,036,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036,736.82/6,497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.94

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