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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,531.99, 9,798.98 and 2,149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,531.99, 9,798.98 and 2,149.03 is: 3,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,531.99 : 9,798.98 = 2,149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,531.99/9,798.98 = 2,149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,531.99x = 9,798.98 × 2,149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,531.99x = 21,058,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058,303.49/6,531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.87

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