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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.52, 9,290.84 and 2,497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.52, 9,290.84 and 2,497.06 is: 3,744.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.52 : 9,290.84 = 2,497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.52/9,290.84 = 2,497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.52x = 9,290.84 × 2,497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.52x = 23,199,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,784.93/6,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.61

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