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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.24, 9,141.36 and 2,198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.24, 9,141.36 and 2,198.64 is: 3,297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.24 : 9,141.36 = 2,198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.24/9,141.36 = 2,198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.24x = 9,141.36 × 2,198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.24x = 20,098,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098,559.75/6,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.96

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