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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.52, 9,137.34 and 2,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.52, 9,137.34 and 2,195.96 is: 3,293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.52 : 9,137.34 = 2,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.52/9,137.34 = 2,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.52x = 9,137.34 × 2,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.52x = 20,065,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,187.46/6,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.96

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