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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.74, 10,073.62 and 2,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.74, 10,073.62 and 2,098.74 is: 3,148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.74 : 10,073.62 = 2,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.74/10,073.62 = 2,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.74x = 10,073.62 × 2,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.74x = 21,141,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,923.93/6,715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.11

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