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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.52, 9,386.78 and 2,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.52, 9,386.78 and 2,097.56 is: 3,146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.52 : 9,386.78 = 2,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.52/9,386.78 = 2,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.52x = 9,386.78 × 2,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.52x = 19,689,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,689,276.84/6,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.50

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