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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.80, 9,812.36 and 2,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.80, 9,812.36 and 2,099.88 is: 3,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.80 : 9,812.36 = 2,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.80/9,812.36 = 2,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.80x = 9,812.36 × 2,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.80x = 20,604,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604,783.77/6,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.27

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