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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.93, 9,748.39 and 2,116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.93, 9,748.39 and 2,116.39 is: 3,174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.93 : 9,748.39 = 2,116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.93/9,748.39 = 2,116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.93x = 9,748.39 × 2,116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.93x = 20,631,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631,346.37/6,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.58

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