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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.72, 9,143.06 and 2,198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.72, 9,143.06 and 2,198.52 is: 3,298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.72 : 9,143.06 = 2,198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.72/9,143.06 = 2,198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.72x = 9,143.06 × 2,198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.72x = 20,101,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,101,200.27/6,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.67

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