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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.69, 9,291.92 and 2,496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.69, 9,291.92 and 2,496.84 is: 3,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.69 : 9,291.92 = 2,496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.69/9,291.92 = 2,496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.69x = 9,291.92 × 2,496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.69x = 23,200,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,443.77/6,194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.21

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