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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.31, 9,297.99 and 2,497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.31, 9,297.99 and 2,497.64 is: 3,747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.31 : 9,297.99 = 2,497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.31/9,297.99 = 2,497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.31x = 9,297.99 × 2,497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.31x = 23,222,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222,985.25/6,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.27

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