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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.27, 9,295.91 and 1,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.27, 9,295.91 and 1,814.73 is: 2,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.27 : 9,295.91 = 1,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.27/9,295.91 = 1,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.27x = 9,295.91 × 1,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.27x = 16,869,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,869,550.67/6,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.09

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