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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.74, 9,298.97 and 3,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.74, 9,298.97 and 3,277.25 is: 4,916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.74 : 9,298.97 = 3,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.74/9,298.97 = 3,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.74x = 9,298.97 × 3,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.74x = 30,474,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,474,986.55/6,198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.32

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