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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.56, 9,139.95 and 2,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.56, 9,139.95 and 2,198.46 is: 3,297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.56 : 9,139.95 = 2,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.56/9,139.95 = 2,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.56x = 9,139.95 × 2,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.56x = 20,093,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,093,803.48/6,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.01

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