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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.48, 9,745.47 and 2,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.48, 9,745.47 and 2,114.88 is: 3,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.48 : 9,745.47 = 2,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.48/9,745.47 = 2,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.48x = 9,745.47 × 2,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.48x = 20,610,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610,499.59/6,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.59

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