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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.78, 9,147.38 and 2,396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.78, 9,147.38 and 2,396.95 is: 3,596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.78 : 9,147.38 = 2,396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.78/9,147.38 = 2,396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.78x = 9,147.38 × 2,396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.78x = 21,925,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,777.64/6,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.29

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