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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.74, 9,292.37 and 2,299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.74, 9,292.37 and 2,299.23 is: 3,448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.74 : 9,292.37 = 2,299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.74/9,292.37 = 2,299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.74x = 9,292.37 × 2,299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.74x = 21,365,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,365,284.38/6,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.39

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