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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.40, 9,132.99 and 2,195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.40, 9,132.99 and 2,195.30 is: 3,291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.40 : 9,132.99 = 2,195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.40/9,132.99 = 2,195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.40x = 9,132.99 × 2,195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.40x = 20,049,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,652.95/6,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.47

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