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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.26, 9,295.78 and 2,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.26, 9,295.78 and 2,037.30 is: 3,055.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.26 : 9,295.78 = 2,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.26/9,295.78 = 2,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.26x = 9,295.78 × 2,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.26x = 18,938,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,292.59/6,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.91

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