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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.08, 9,297.24 and 3,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.08, 9,297.24 and 3,597.52 is: 5,397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.08 : 9,297.24 = 3,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.08/9,297.24 = 3,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.08x = 9,297.24 × 3,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.08x = 33,447,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447,006.84/6,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.22

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