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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498, 9,751.08 and 2,602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498, 9,751.08 and 2,602.74 is: 3,905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498 : 9,751.08 = 2,602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498/9,751.08 = 2,602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498x = 9,751.08 × 2,602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498x = 25,379,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379,525.96/6,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.74

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