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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.89, 9,290.65 and 2,497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.89, 9,290.65 and 2,497.13 is: 3,744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.89 : 9,290.65 = 2,497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.89/9,290.65 = 2,497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.89x = 9,290.65 × 2,497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.89x = 23,199,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,960.83/6,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.41

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