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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.10, 9,140.52 and 2,196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.10, 9,140.52 and 2,196.78 is: 3,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.10 : 9,140.52 = 2,196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.10/9,140.52 = 2,196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.10x = 9,140.52 × 2,196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.10x = 20,079,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079,711.53/6,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.02

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