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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.77, 9,301.77 and 2,501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.77, 9,301.77 and 2,501.55 is: 3,755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.77 : 9,301.77 = 2,501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.77/9,301.77 = 2,501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.77x = 9,301.77 × 2,501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.77x = 23,268,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,842.74/6,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.00

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