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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.08, 9,293.28 and 2,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.08, 9,293.28 and 2,498.36 is: 3,746.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.08 : 9,293.28 = 2,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.08/9,293.28 = 2,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.08x = 9,293.28 × 2,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.08x = 23,217,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217,959.02/6,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.60

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