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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.28, 9,568.26 and 1,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.28, 9,568.26 and 1,997.48 is: 2,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.28 : 9,568.26 = 1,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.28/9,568.26 = 1,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.28x = 9,568.26 × 1,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.28x = 19,112,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112,407.98/6,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.61

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