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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.16, 9,742.48 and 2,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.16, 9,742.48 and 2,114.04 is: 3,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.16 : 9,742.48 = 2,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.16/9,742.48 = 2,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.16x = 9,742.48 × 2,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.16x = 20,595,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595,992.42/6,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.00

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