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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.38, 9,139.66 and 2,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.38, 9,139.66 and 2,198.28 is: 3,296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.38 : 9,139.66 = 2,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.38/9,139.66 = 2,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.38x = 9,139.66 × 2,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.38x = 20,091,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,531.78/6,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.73

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