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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.97, 9,297.43 and 2,039.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.97, 9,297.43 and 2,039.03 is: 3,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.97 : 9,297.43 = 2,039.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.97/9,297.43 = 2,039.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.97x = 9,297.43 × 2,039.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.97x = 18,957,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957,759.59/6,198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.21

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