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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,499.59, 9,749.66 and 2,117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,499.59, 9,749.66 and 2,117.09 is: 3,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,499.59 : 9,749.66 = 2,117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,499.59/9,749.66 = 2,117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,499.59x = 9,749.66 × 2,117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,499.59x = 20,640,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640,848.36/6,499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.72

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