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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.91, 9,220.32 and 2,198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.91, 9,220.32 and 2,198.03 is: 3,297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.91 : 9,220.32 = 2,198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.91/9,220.32 = 2,198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.91x = 9,220.32 × 2,198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.91x = 20,266,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,266,493.87/6,146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.02

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