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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.96, 9,749.25 and 2,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.96, 9,749.25 and 2,115.24 is: 3,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.96 : 9,749.25 = 2,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.96/9,749.25 = 2,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.96x = 9,749.25 × 2,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.96x = 20,622,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622,003.57/6,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.12

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