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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.46, 9,293.96 and 2,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.46, 9,293.96 and 2,687.30 is: 4,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.46 : 9,293.96 = 2,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.46/9,293.96 = 2,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.46x = 9,293.96 × 2,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.46x = 24,975,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,975,658.71/6,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.98

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