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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.23, 9,812.42 and 2,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.23, 9,812.42 and 2,099.35 is: 3,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.23 : 9,812.42 = 2,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.23/9,812.42 = 2,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.23x = 9,812.42 × 2,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.23x = 20,599,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,684.64/6,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.21

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