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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.14, 9,295.46 and 2,504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.14, 9,295.46 and 2,504.58 is: 3,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.14 : 9,295.46 = 2,504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.14/9,295.46 = 2,504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.14x = 9,295.46 × 2,504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.14x = 23,281,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,229.47/6,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.98

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