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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.49, 9,446.67 and 2,137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.49, 9,446.67 and 2,137.93 is: 3,207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.49 : 9,446.67 = 2,137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.49/9,446.67 = 2,137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.49x = 9,446.67 × 2,137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.49x = 20,196,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,319.19/6,297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.04

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