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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.32, 9,290.88 and 2,496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.32, 9,290.88 and 2,496.62 is: 3,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.32 : 9,290.88 = 2,496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.32/9,290.88 = 2,496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.32x = 9,290.88 × 2,496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.32x = 23,195,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,796.83/6,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.08

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