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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.61, 9,140.41 and 2,198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.61, 9,140.41 and 2,198.01 is: 3,297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.61 : 9,140.41 = 2,198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.61/9,140.41 = 2,198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.61x = 9,140.41 × 2,198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.61x = 20,090,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090,707.09/6,093.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.02

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