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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.77, 9,299.38 and 2,507.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.77, 9,299.38 and 2,507.21 is: 3,761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.77 : 9,299.38 = 2,507.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.77/9,299.38 = 2,507.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.77x = 9,299.38 × 2,507.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.77x = 23,315,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,315,498.53/6,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.92

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