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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.98, 9,749.49 and 2,115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.98, 9,749.49 and 2,115.41 is: 3,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.98 : 9,749.49 = 2,115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.98/9,749.49 = 2,115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.98x = 9,749.49 × 2,115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.98x = 20,624,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624,119.89/6,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.44

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