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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.44, 9,743.86 and 2,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.44, 9,743.86 and 2,114.08 is: 3,170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.44 : 9,743.86 = 2,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.44/9,743.86 = 2,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.44x = 9,743.86 × 2,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.44x = 20,599,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,299.55/6,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.37

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