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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,499.53, 9,749.28 and 2,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,499.53, 9,749.28 and 2,057.63 is: 3,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,499.53 : 9,749.28 = 2,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,499.53/9,749.28 = 2,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,499.53x = 9,749.28 × 2,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,499.53x = 20,060,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,362.26/6,499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.43

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