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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.68, 9,295.34 and 2,496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.68, 9,295.34 and 2,496.01 is: 3,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.68 : 9,295.34 = 2,496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.68/9,295.34 = 2,496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.68x = 9,295.34 × 2,496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.68x = 23,201,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,215.12/6,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.74

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