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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.36, 9,297.54 and 1,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.36, 9,297.54 and 1,581 is: 2,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.36 : 9,297.54 = 1,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.36/9,297.54 = 1,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.36x = 9,297.54 × 1,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.36x = 14,699,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699,410.74/6,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.50

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