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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.10, 9,295.66 and 2,638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.10, 9,295.66 and 2,638.30 is: 3,957.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.10 : 9,295.66 = 2,638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.10/9,295.66 = 2,638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.10x = 9,295.66 × 2,638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.10x = 24,524,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,739.78/6,197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.45

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