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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.96, 9,292.68 and 2,637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.96, 9,292.68 and 2,637.88 is: 3,957.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.96 : 9,292.68 = 2,637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.96/9,292.68 = 2,637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.96x = 9,292.68 × 2,637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.96x = 24,512,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512,974.72/6,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.56

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