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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.20, 9,386.16 and 2,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.20, 9,386.16 and 2,097.76 is: 3,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.20 : 9,386.16 = 2,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.20/9,386.16 = 2,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.20x = 9,386.16 × 2,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.20x = 19,689,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,689,911.00/6,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.76

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