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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.25, 9,299.28 and 2,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.25, 9,299.28 and 2,687.28 is: 4,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.25 : 9,299.28 = 2,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.25/9,299.28 = 2,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.25x = 9,299.28 × 2,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.25x = 24,989,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,989,815.27/6,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.41

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