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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.61, 9,136.44 and 2,198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.61, 9,136.44 and 2,198.10 is: 3,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.61 : 9,136.44 = 2,198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.61/9,136.44 = 2,198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.61x = 9,136.44 × 2,198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.61x = 20,082,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,843.03/6,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.18

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