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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.68, 9,293.72 and 2,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.68, 9,293.72 and 2,497.96 is: 3,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.68 : 9,293.72 = 2,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.68/9,293.72 = 2,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.68x = 9,293.72 × 2,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.68x = 23,215,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215,340.81/6,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.00

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