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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.48, 9,747.24 and 2,113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.48, 9,747.24 and 2,113.91 is: 3,171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.48 : 9,747.24 = 2,113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.48/9,747.24 = 2,113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.48x = 9,747.24 × 2,113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.48x = 20,604,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604,739.37/6,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.19

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