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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.38, 9,293.91 and 2,498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.38, 9,293.91 and 2,498.65 is: 3,747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.38 : 9,293.91 = 2,498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.38/9,293.91 = 2,498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.38x = 9,293.91 × 2,498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.38x = 23,222,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222,257.70/6,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.11

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