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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.82, 9,294.57 and 2,499.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.82, 9,294.57 and 2,499.09 is: 3,747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.82 : 9,294.57 = 2,499.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.82/9,294.57 = 2,499.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.82x = 9,294.57 × 2,499.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.82x = 23,227,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,966.94/6,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.76

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