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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.84, 9,746.13 and 2,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.84, 9,746.13 and 2,115.24 is: 3,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.84 : 9,746.13 = 2,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.84/9,746.13 = 2,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.84x = 9,746.13 × 2,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.84x = 20,615,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615,404.02/6,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.17

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