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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.86, 9,322.94 and 1,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.86, 9,322.94 and 1,997.04 is: 2,995.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.86 : 9,322.94 = 1,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.86/9,322.94 = 1,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.86x = 9,322.94 × 1,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.86x = 18,618,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,274.11/6,214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.77

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