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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.24, 9,291.74 and 2,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.24, 9,291.74 and 2,497.32 is: 3,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.24 : 9,291.74 = 2,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.24/9,291.74 = 2,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.24x = 9,291.74 × 2,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.24x = 23,204,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,448.14/6,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.53

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