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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.32, 9,141.56 and 2,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.32, 9,141.56 and 2,198.48 is: 3,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.32 : 9,141.56 = 2,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.32/9,141.56 = 2,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.32x = 9,141.56 × 2,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.32x = 20,097,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097,536.83/6,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.75

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