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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.99, 9,295.70 and 2,497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.99, 9,295.70 and 2,497.35 is: 3,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.99 : 9,295.70 = 2,497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.99/9,295.70 = 2,497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.99x = 9,295.70 × 2,497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.99x = 23,214,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214,616.40/6,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.72

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