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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.52, 9,141.84 and 2,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.52, 9,141.84 and 2,198.96 is: 3,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.52 : 9,141.84 = 2,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.52/9,141.84 = 2,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.52x = 9,141.84 × 2,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.52x = 20,102,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,540.49/6,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.46

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