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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.61, 9,293.84 and 2,497.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.61, 9,293.84 and 2,497.87 is: 3,746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.61 : 9,293.84 = 2,497.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.61/9,293.84 = 2,497.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.61x = 9,293.84 × 2,497.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.61x = 23,214,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214,793.01/6,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.98

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