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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.36, 9,746.04 and 2,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.36, 9,746.04 and 2,115.26 is: 3,172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.36 : 9,746.04 = 2,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.36/9,746.04 = 2,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.36x = 9,746.04 × 2,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.36x = 20,615,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615,408.57/6,497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.89

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