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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.97, 9,138.38 and 2,197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.97, 9,138.38 and 2,197.41 is: 3,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.97 : 9,138.38 = 2,197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.97/9,138.38 = 2,197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.97x = 9,138.38 × 2,197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.97x = 20,080,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080,756.61/6,092.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.73

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