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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,499.70, 9,751.35 and 4,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,499.70, 9,751.35 and 4,312.70 is: 6,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,499.70 : 9,751.35 = 4,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,499.70/9,751.35 = 4,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,499.70x = 9,751.35 × 4,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,499.70x = 42,054,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,647.15/6,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.24

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