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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.58, 9,140.40 and 2,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.58, 9,140.40 and 2,195.20 is: 3,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.58 : 9,140.40 = 2,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.58/9,140.40 = 2,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.58x = 9,140.40 × 2,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.58x = 20,065,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,006.08/6,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.81

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