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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.20, 9,137.70 and 2,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.20, 9,137.70 and 2,195.24 is: 3,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.20 : 9,137.70 = 2,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.20/9,137.70 = 2,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.20x = 9,137.70 × 2,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.20x = 20,059,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,444.55/6,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.18

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