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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.73, 9,216.92 and 2,195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.73, 9,216.92 and 2,195.19 is: 3,293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.73 : 9,216.92 = 2,195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.73/9,216.92 = 2,195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.73x = 9,216.92 × 2,195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.73x = 20,232,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232,879.64/6,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.26

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