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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.99, 9,291.87 and 2,497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.99, 9,291.87 and 2,497.26 is: 3,745.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.99 : 9,291.87 = 2,497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.99/9,291.87 = 2,497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.99x = 9,291.87 × 2,497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.99x = 23,204,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,215.28/6,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.04

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