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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.54, 9,232.80 and 3,197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.54, 9,232.80 and 3,197.40 is: 4,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.54 : 9,232.80 = 3,197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.54/9,232.80 = 3,197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.54x = 9,232.80 × 3,197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.54x = 29,520,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,520,954.72/6,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.39

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