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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.03, 9,783.93 and 2,140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.03, 9,783.93 and 2,140.45 is: 3,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.03 : 9,783.93 = 2,140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.03/9,783.93 = 2,140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.03x = 9,783.93 × 2,140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.03x = 20,942,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,942,012.97/6,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.98

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