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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.74, 9,141.24 and 2,196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.74, 9,141.24 and 2,196.42 is: 3,295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.74 : 9,141.24 = 2,196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.74/9,141.24 = 2,196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.74x = 9,141.24 × 2,196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.74x = 20,078,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,002.36/6,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.94

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