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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.09, 9,570.25 and 1,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.09, 9,570.25 and 1,997.97 is: 2,996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.09 : 9,570.25 = 1,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.09/9,570.25 = 1,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.09x = 9,570.25 × 1,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.09x = 19,121,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121,072.39/6,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.52

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