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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.82, 9,237.57 and 1,996.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.82, 9,237.57 and 1,996.47 is: 2,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.82 : 9,237.57 = 1,996.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.82/9,237.57 = 1,996.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.82x = 9,237.57 × 1,996.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.82x = 18,442,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,555.49/6,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.98

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