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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.57, 9,236.35 and 1,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.57, 9,236.35 and 1,997.58 is: 2,996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.57 : 9,236.35 = 1,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.57/9,236.35 = 1,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.57x = 9,236.35 × 1,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.57x = 18,450,328.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450,328.00/6,157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.37

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