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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.24, 9,291.42 and 2,296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.24, 9,291.42 and 2,296.98 is: 3,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.24 : 9,291.42 = 2,296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.24/9,291.42 = 2,296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.24x = 9,291.42 × 2,296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.24x = 21,342,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,205.91/6,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.94

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