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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.83, 9,570.24 and 1,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.83, 9,570.24 and 1,997.25 is: 2,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.83 : 9,570.24 = 1,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.83/9,570.24 = 1,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.83x = 9,570.24 × 1,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.83x = 19,114,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114,161.84/6,379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.03

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