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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.82, 9,446.73 and 2,137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.82, 9,446.73 and 2,137.84 is: 3,206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.82 : 9,446.73 = 2,137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.82/9,446.73 = 2,137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.82x = 9,446.73 × 2,137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.82x = 20,195,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195,597.26/6,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.76

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