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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.21, 9,236.46 and 1,997.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.21, 9,236.46 and 1,997.05 is: 2,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.21 : 9,236.46 = 1,997.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.21/9,236.46 = 1,997.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.21x = 9,236.46 × 1,997.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.21x = 18,445,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,672.44/6,157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.78

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