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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.51, 9,297.78 and 2,906.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.51, 9,297.78 and 2,906.76 is: 4,360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.51 : 9,297.78 = 2,906.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.51/9,297.78 = 2,906.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.51x = 9,297.78 × 2,906.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.51x = 27,026,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026,400.46/6,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.85

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